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BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest

Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim

Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says

Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence funding 'black hole'?

BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Is Andy Burnham facing a £5bn defence 'black hole'?

BBC Verify investigates whether a shortfall in funding for the government's defence investment plan is a "black hole".

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending

The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions.

Politics
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Politician says rabbit owners should have training

Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions.

BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget

Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister

Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jul 2026

Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.

Defence