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IrelandScotlandWalesBurnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contestThe Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.35 mins agoPoliticsUK asylum system is on 'the brink', cross-party MPs' report warnsIt said it was "unacceptable" the Home Office could not keep track of all whose asylum claims had failed.57 mins agoUKJones praised Mandelson for 'great job' after sackingThe senior minister has previously denied sending the peer a "warm message" on the day he was fired.13 hrs agoPoliticsLabour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says KyleSome Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results.10 hrs agoStarmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney generalThe prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.2 hrs agoPoliticsConflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says BadenochIn an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.9 hrs agoPoliticsHenry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PMPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street. 7 hrs agoPoliticsCrypto billionaires help Reform cement fundraising leadThe party received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures showNHS staff should be banned from wearing political badges, report recommendsThe recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation. Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murderX owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.By-election win-win for me, Reform candidate saysRobert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment".PM backs female MP for suing xAI over bikini photoSuffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.Features and analysisWe now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not whyDetails revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson filesA second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released. Key messages between Mandelson and ministersThe 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister. Mandelson files: What you need to knowThe government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.Makerfield by-election candidates announcedWho is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damageWhen Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file releaseThe documents will offer a fascinating internal insight into how government works, including the way information flows and disagreements.UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy BurnhamLabour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leakChancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour saysCampaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.BBC InDepthIs it harder than ever to be prime minister?Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson messThe decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on IranEuropean nations say they want to work better together but have differing prioritiesWatch/ListenPM vows to speed up housebuilding projectsSr Keir Starmer urges regional mayors to use their powers to move projects forward.Beattie vs Burrows: What is going on in the UUP?BBC News NI looks at the messy split between current UUP Leader Jon Burrows and former leader, Doug Beattie.Moral MazeLive debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.Minister at the heart of Mandelson filesBBC Politics reporter Joe Pike explains how there's an unexpected person at the heart of Mandelson files. How big is the Mandelson document drop?More than 1,000 pages of documents on Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US have been published.
