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"I am not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU, I respect the decision that was made at the referendum," Andy Burnham says Follow live

"I am not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU, I respect the decision that was made at the referendum," Andy Burnham says Follow live

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Cabinet members, and Larry the cat, arrive in Downing Street as Keir Starmer begins his first full day as prime minister Follow live coverage and analysis:

Cabinet members, and Larry the cat, arrive in Downing Street as Keir Starmer begins his first full day as prime minister Follow live coverage and analysis:

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"I am inspired by Reform, our best days can lie ahead...but at the moment Britain is broken" Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announces his defection to Reform UK, adding he's prepared to put his "shoulder to the wheel to help it"

"I am inspired by Reform, our best days can lie ahead...but at the moment Britain is broken" Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi announces his defection to Reform UK, adding he's prepared to put his "shoulder to the wheel to help it"

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"Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight" George Galloway sends message to Labour's leader and the prime minister after his win in Rochdale Follow live coverage

"Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight" George Galloway sends message to Labour's leader and the prime minister after his win in Rochdale Follow live coverage

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting, seen as a potential leadership rival to Keir Starmer, leaves Downing Street after meeting with the prime minister Follow live updates:

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, seen as a potential leadership rival to Keir Starmer, leaves Downing Street after meeting with the prime minister Follow live updates:

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"I should not have appointed Peter Mandelson, I take responsibility for that decision" PM Keir Starmer says victims of Jeffrey Epstein were "clearly failed" by his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador Follow live:

"I should not have appointed Peter Mandelson, I take responsibility for that decision" PM Keir Starmer says victims of Jeffrey Epstein were "clearly failed" by his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador Follow live:

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...and ahead of the May elections, #BBCLauraK also has a special report from Wales and speaks to all the main party leaders. Sunday 9am BBC Two BBC iPlayer

...and ahead of the May elections, #BBCLauraK also has a special report from Wales and speaks to all the main party leaders. Sunday 9am BBC Two BBC iPlayer

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"I'm more of a Beyoncé person myself" #BBCLauraK asks Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch what their favourite Beatles songs are ahead of her interview with Sir Paul McCartney

"I'm more of a Beyoncé person myself" #BBCLauraK asks Rachel Reeves and Kemi Badenoch what their favourite Beatles songs are ahead of her interview with Sir Paul McCartney

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"Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing a document with him? No. Have we had conversations? Yes" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is questioned after the sacking of Jenrick by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch Follow live:

"Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick. Was I on the verge of signing a document with him? No. Have we had conversations? Yes" Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is questioned after the sacking of Jenrick by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch Follow live:

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"Today's deal will also help British holidaymakers," PM Keir Starmer says "We're confirming that they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe, ending those huge queues at passport control," the prime minister adds Follow live:

"Today's deal will also help British holidaymakers," PM Keir Starmer says "We're confirming that they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe, ending those huge queues at passport control," the prime minister adds Follow live:

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"Is she [Liz Truss] still in the party?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Chris Mason

"Is she [Liz Truss] still in the party?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Chris Mason

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First pictures emerge from Downing Street as new PM Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting Follow live

First pictures emerge from Downing Street as new PM Keir Starmer holds his first cabinet meeting Follow live

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he thinks there is "every chance" of a 2027 general election Addressing the annual party conference in Birmingham, he adds "we must be ready" Follow live:

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he thinks there is "every chance" of a 2027 general election Addressing the annual party conference in Birmingham, he adds "we must be ready" Follow live:

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"We will provide parents and frontline professionals with the support and training they need to spot the warning signs of misogyny" Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips outlines government plans to tackle violence against women and girls in England

"We will provide parents and frontline professionals with the support and training they need to spot the warning signs of misogyny" Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips outlines government plans to tackle violence against women and girls in England

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"Does the PM still stand by his promises?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks about Labour's promise to not increase income tax, national insurance and VAT "Yes," Keir Starmer replies #PMQs

"Does the PM still stand by his promises?" Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks about Labour's promise to not increase income tax, national insurance and VAT "Yes," Keir Starmer replies #PMQs

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Local elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England alongside a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby Use our tool to find out whether there is an election near you ⬇️

Local elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England alongside a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby Use our tool to find out whether there is an election near you ⬇️

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On Thursday 1 May elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England Use our interactive tool to find out whether there is an election near you

On Thursday 1 May elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England Use our interactive tool to find out whether there is an election near you

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"Those remarks were disgraceful" Labour MP Rachael Maskell reacts to Treasury Minister Darren Jones comparing benefits for disabled people to "pocket money" on #PoliticsLive

"Those remarks were disgraceful" Labour MP Rachael Maskell reacts to Treasury Minister Darren Jones comparing benefits for disabled people to "pocket money" on #PoliticsLive

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Reform leader Nigel Farage asks the PM to end the "divisive practise of two-tier policing" The PM says he doesn't believe there's two-tier policing and Farage "pretends to have respect" for the family of Henry Nowak #PMQs

Reform leader Nigel Farage asks the PM to end the "divisive practise of two-tier policing" The PM says he doesn't believe there's two-tier policing and Farage "pretends to have respect" for the family of Henry Nowak #PMQs

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On Tony Blair’s “weapon of war” “essay”, Ed Davey asks, is the PM concerned that he’ll be remember as “neither radical nor sensible”? Starmer quips that he’s surprised Davey hasn’t done more to welcome savings for family fun days and “soft play” #PMQs

On Tony Blair’s “weapon of war” “essay”, Ed Davey asks, is the PM concerned that he’ll be remember as “neither radical nor sensible”? Starmer quips that he’s surprised Davey hasn’t done more to welcome savings for family fun days and “soft play” #PMQs

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"I don't have any conscious memory of seeing that motorhome" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the camper van bought by her former husband Peter Murrell was not "immediately visible" when visiting her in-laws as it "was round the side of the house"

"I don't have any conscious memory of seeing that motorhome" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the camper van bought by her former husband Peter Murrell was not "immediately visible" when visiting her in-laws as it "was round the side of the house"

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Henry Nowak's family "have shown extraordinary dignity", Keir Starmer says, and pays tribute to him There is "no justification for more violence and disorder" and attacks on police overnight in Southampton are "disgraceful", the PM adds #PMQs

Henry Nowak's family "have shown extraordinary dignity", Keir Starmer says, and pays tribute to him There is "no justification for more violence and disorder" and attacks on police overnight in Southampton are "disgraceful", the PM adds #PMQs

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"You've got a problem with anyone even wanting to call themselves they/them - why do you care?" Labour MP Samantha Niblett asks former Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin on #PoliticsLive "I believe in science," he responds

"You've got a problem with anyone even wanting to call themselves they/them - why do you care?" Labour MP Samantha Niblett asks former Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin on #PoliticsLive "I believe in science," he responds

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Kemi Badenoch says PM is more than happy to release text messages of his Labour MPs while all of his have disappeared PM asserts that Kemi Badenoch and the Conservatives are "totally irrelevant" before outlining Labour's achievements in power #PMQs

Kemi Badenoch says PM is more than happy to release text messages of his Labour MPs while all of his have disappeared PM asserts that Kemi Badenoch and the Conservatives are "totally irrelevant" before outlining Labour's achievements in power #PMQs

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Kemi Badenoch asks the PM if he is going to cut the benefits bill, after the welfare secretary was asked 12 times and “could not answer” Keir Starmer says the Tories “introduced the system that is broken” which they’re reforming #PMQs

Kemi Badenoch asks the PM if he is going to cut the benefits bill, after the welfare secretary was asked 12 times and “could not answer” Keir Starmer says the Tories “introduced the system that is broken” which they’re reforming #PMQs

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The PM “has no authority,” says Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as she offers help on working together on welfare reforms “No thanks,” answers Keir Starmer “I am proud of what we’re delivering. There is much more to do,” he says #PMQs

The PM “has no authority,” says Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as she offers help on working together on welfare reforms “No thanks,” answers Keir Starmer “I am proud of what we’re delivering. There is much more to do,” he says #PMQs

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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asks if the PM agrees that victims of knife crime “deserve a politics where we come together” in light of the murder of Henry Nowak “It is important that we reflect on our own leadership roles,” the PM replies #PMQs

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asks if the PM agrees that victims of knife crime “deserve a politics where we come together” in light of the murder of Henry Nowak “It is important that we reflect on our own leadership roles,” the PM replies #PMQs

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Prime Minister Keir Starmer: "By how much has the welfare bill risen since he came to office?" "We inherited a broken system from the party opposite," the PM says #PMQs

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks Prime Minister Keir Starmer: "By how much has the welfare bill risen since he came to office?" "We inherited a broken system from the party opposite," the PM says #PMQs

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"There will now be a legal process to recover the money" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says "nothing that belongs to me" should be seized after Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzlement when asked about the home she jointly owns with her husband. #bbclaurak

"There will now be a legal process to recover the money" Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says "nothing that belongs to me" should be seized after Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzlement when asked about the home she jointly owns with her husband. #bbclaurak

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Turning back to the leader of the opposition, the PM says he and Kemi Badenoch have something in common: "Our parties both had tough results at the local elections last week, the difference is she hasn't noticed," he says Follow live:

Turning back to the leader of the opposition, the PM says he and Kemi Badenoch have something in common: "Our parties both had tough results at the local elections last week, the difference is she hasn't noticed," he says Follow live:

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"The police in this country have a sacred duty, to police without fear or favour" Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood makes Commons statement on murder of Henry Nowak, saying his memory deserves "answers" Follow live:

"The police in this country have a sacred duty, to police without fear or favour" Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood makes Commons statement on murder of Henry Nowak, saying his memory deserves "answers" Follow live:

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Louis Mosley, head of UK and Europe at Palantir Technologies, is challenged on #PoliticsLive by Faiza Shaheen of Tax Justice UK over the company’s contract with the NHS and its use of patient data

Louis Mosley, head of UK and Europe at Palantir Technologies, is challenged on #PoliticsLive by Faiza Shaheen of Tax Justice UK over the company’s contract with the NHS and its use of patient data

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"The only through [this scandal] is full transparency" Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says there should be a further inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling the party #BBCLauraK

"The only through [this scandal] is full transparency" Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says there should be a further inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling the party #BBCLauraK

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"What matters for families is not just getting by, but being able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill" Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a temporary cut in the rate of VAT in summer attractions from 20% to 5%

"What matters for families is not just getting by, but being able to enjoy time together without worrying about the next bill" Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a temporary cut in the rate of VAT in summer attractions from 20% to 5%

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"I'm not going to walk away and plunge this country into chaos," PM Keir Starmer says after Labour suffers early losses in English council elections Follow live results and analysis:

"I'm not going to walk away and plunge this country into chaos," PM Keir Starmer says after Labour suffers early losses in English council elections Follow live results and analysis:

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"I do want to fight the next election... I'm not going to walk away," PM Keir Starmer says Follow latest updates:

"I do want to fight the next election... I'm not going to walk away," PM Keir Starmer says Follow latest updates:

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"Today we start the fightback, in this election over and over, people kept telling me that they felt let down" Green Party's Zoë Garbett becomes her party's first mayor, winning the contest in Hackney Follow live results and analysis:

"Today we start the fightback, in this election over and over, people kept telling me that they felt let down" Green Party's Zoë Garbett becomes her party's first mayor, winning the contest in Hackney Follow live results and analysis:

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"It's a big, big day," Nigel Farage says It's a "complete reshaping of British politics", the Reform UK leader adds Follow live results and analysis:

"It's a big, big day," Nigel Farage says It's a "complete reshaping of British politics", the Reform UK leader adds Follow live results and analysis:

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