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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Analysis: Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

ImmigrationDefence
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground

In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to "re-load the relationship".

BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs

The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.

Politics
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan

MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan

MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.

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BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans

The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Economy
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote.

DefenceReform
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Unite fined £265k over bin strike protests

A judge rules the union repeatedly breached an injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles.