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IrelandScotlandWalesRachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tearsRachel Reeves was visibly upset as Keir Starmer came under attack from Kemi Badenoch over welfare bill U-turn.6 hrs agoPoliticsReeves' tears raise big questions at top of LabourWhatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.7 hrs agoPoliticsMPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.8 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer pledges Hillsborough Law legal dutySir Keir Starmer rejects claims of the bill being "watered down", insisting he is "fully committed".13 hrs agoLiverpoolLabour won't break tax pledges after welfare climbdown, minister saysPat McFadden says there will be "financial consequences" to the decision to water down planned welfare cuts.18 hrs agoPoliticsReeves' tears raise big questions at top of LabourWhatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.7 hrs agoPoliticsReeves' five choices to turn government finances aroundThe chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.5 hrs agoKuenssberg: Starmer's first year ends in shambles, but could he still turn it around?Labour has been failing its basic mission to look like a capable government. And the PM's authority has been given a kick. But insiders have hope for the year ahead13 hrs agoBBC InDepthMPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.8 hrs agoPoliticsMatt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'Public hearings at the Covid-19 inquiry resumed on Monday, looking at the impact of the pandemic on adult care services.Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP votedCheck whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill1 day agoPoliticsSmall boat crossings in first half of year up 48%Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.2 days agoPoliticsWorkers face two-year wait for several new rightsSome measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.1 day agoBusinessParental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewedCampaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".2 days agoFamily & EducationFeatures and analysisAnalysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of CommonsThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.22 hrs agoPoliticsWhat has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.2 days agoBBC VerifyWelfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill. 16 hrs agoBusiness'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work forSome who have worked with the former Reform chairman call him a "powerhouse", but others describe a chaotic workplace.20 Jun 2025PoliticsAssisted dying bill: What happens next?The historic bill has cleared all of its Commons stages and now goes for further scrutiny in the Lords.20 Jun 2025PoliticsFrom our Political Editor Chris MasonReeves' tears raise big questions at top of LabourWhatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.7 hrs agoPoliticsHumiliation for Starmer as he loses control of CommonsThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.22 hrs agoPoliticsChris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cutsMinisters hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later. 2 days agoPoliticsA hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lotThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.6 days agoPoliticsChris Mason: On welfare, something will have to give The stand-off between rebellious Labour MPs and ministers over benefit changes cannot last.8 days agoPoliticsBBC InDepthStarmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-livedAs the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point6 days agoBBC InDepthCrisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for governmentAs buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.14 Jun 2025BBC InDepthLabour tiptoed cautiously through its first year - will it now decide to escape its own shadow?This week's Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its vision8 Jun 2025BBC InDepthThe country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration lawsDenmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge4 Jun 2025BBC InDepthWhy Labour is strengthening ties with China after years of rollercoaster relationsTo some, it’s a smart opportunity. To others there are security concerns. But either way, is there a playbook?4 Jun 2025BBC InDepthWatch/ListenHow welfare bill compromises have weakened StarmerLeila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer14 hrs agoBruce Springsteen or George Clooney for US president?Anthony Zurcher, Justin Webb and Sarah Smith discuss which celebrities might be in the running for next US president.17 hrs agoWelsh Labour needs to focus on young people, say membersYoung Labour party members say they feel their party is still the best fit for working class people.3 days agoWales'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut' Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.3 days agoZohran Mamdani pulls off New York politic upsetThe young left-wing politician, Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after a surprise election win.7 days ago
