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BBC Politics3 May 2026

Election tram talk: Midlands Metro passengers on homelessness and shops

Passengers on the tram system in Wolverhampton deliver their thoughts ahead of polling day on 7 May.

Politics
BBC Politics3 May 2026

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Politics
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Stop families who choose not to work getting unlimited benefits, Tories say

The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

BBC Politics2 May 2026

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

BBC Politics2 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

BBC Politics2 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

BBC Politics2 May 2026

The battle to take political control of Birmingham

The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.

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BBC Politics2 May 2026

The battle to take political control of Birmingham

The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.

Politics
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Politics
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Politics
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Defence
BBC Politics2 May 2026

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Defence