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BBC Politics20 May 2026

Streeting warns Labour risks losing fight against 'nationalism'

The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses

Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses

Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who is once again a power player

Her against-the-odds story and personality would make her a formidable opponent in any Labour leadership contest.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos'

Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos'

Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs

Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.

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