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BBC Politics26 May 2026

Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader

Corey Edwards quit as a Senedd candidate after a picture of him emerged appearing to do the salute.

Defence
BBC Politics24 May 2026

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

ImmigrationDefenceHousing
BBC Politics24 May 2026

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

ImmigrationDefenceHousing
BBC Politics23 May 2026

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

Defence
BBC Politics23 May 2026

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

Defence
BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

DefenceReformCrime
BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

DefenceReformCrime
BBC Politics22 May 2026

Gavin Williamson announces death of pet tarantula

The Tory MP pays tribute to his "trusty companion" Cronus, who once sat on his desk in Parliament and the Ministry of Defence.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Defence
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Defence
BBC Politics20 May 2026

Reform's youngest leader now running two councils

Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council

Defence
BBC Politics20 May 2026

Reform's youngest leader now running two councils

Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council

Defence