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The prime minister has advised people to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in order to be prepared for emergencies, like threats posed by Storm Austen and Storm Boelo In response, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said that "families can stock up but what's going on with defence, the cyber attacks, the hybrid warfare?" Read more about what Andy Burnham had to say about his advice for stocking up:

The prime minister has advised people to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in order to be prepared for emergencies, like threats posed by Storm Austen and Storm Boelo In response, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said that "families can stock up but what's going on with defence, the cyber attacks, the hybrid warfare?" Read more about what Andy Burnham had to say about his advice for stocking up:

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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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...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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Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street before last Prime Minister's Questions Follow #PMQs live:

Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street before last Prime Minister's Questions Follow #PMQs live:

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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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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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Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder

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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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" I just don't know how he's got the time" Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has questioned how the PM has time to go on TV show, Gogglebox, during her appearance on BBC Breakfast Read more about Andy Burnham's appearance on this show here:

" I just don't know how he's got the time" Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has questioned how the PM has time to go on TV show, Gogglebox, during her appearance on BBC Breakfast Read more about Andy Burnham's appearance on this show here:

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“[Saying] ‘Zionism is racism’ is offensive, it’s antisemitic and it’s dangerous” Broadcaster Jo Coburn says she “watched in horror” as the Green Party passed its motion on Zionism and criticises leader Zack Polanski's defence in his #BBCLauraK interview

“[Saying] ‘Zionism is racism’ is offensive, it’s antisemitic and it’s dangerous” Broadcaster Jo Coburn says she “watched in horror” as the Green Party passed its motion on Zionism and criticises leader Zack Polanski's defence in his #BBCLauraK interview

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"My message to John is simple, I want to push economic power out into the regions of Scotland, do you?" Andy Burnham challenges Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "push power" out from Westminster and Holyrood "into the hands of local people"

"My message to John is simple, I want to push economic power out into the regions of Scotland, do you?" Andy Burnham challenges Scotland's First Minister John Swinney to "push power" out from Westminster and Holyrood "into the hands of local people"

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told BBC Breakfast that she doesn't believe there are enough clean energy reserves available for the UK to stop using gas and oil Read more about the controversy surrounding the Rosebank oil field:

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told BBC Breakfast that she doesn't believe there are enough clean energy reserves available for the UK to stop using gas and oil Read more about the controversy surrounding the Rosebank oil field:

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“I don’t think any state has a right to exist" Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he “supports whatever the Israelis and Palestinians need to live side by side with equal rights” when asked whether he supports a two-station solution #BBCLauraK

“I don’t think any state has a right to exist" Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he “supports whatever the Israelis and Palestinians need to live side by side with equal rights” when asked whether he supports a two-station solution #BBCLauraK

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Kemi Badenoch asks Andy Burnham if he will "get a grip and cut the welfare bill" The PM responds that he cut spending on his "first day in office" and suggests the Conservatives read the Covid inquiry report and "have a period of reflection" #PMQs

Kemi Badenoch asks Andy Burnham if he will "get a grip and cut the welfare bill" The PM responds that he cut spending on his "first day in office" and suggests the Conservatives read the Covid inquiry report and "have a period of reflection" #PMQs

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“I am talking about a system that works on NHS principles” PM Andy Burnham tells #BBCLauraK he is proposing a new universal system to provide free social care and discusses the experience of his dad Roy, who recently died after living with dementia.

“I am talking about a system that works on NHS principles” PM Andy Burnham tells #BBCLauraK he is proposing a new universal system to provide free social care and discusses the experience of his dad Roy, who recently died after living with dementia.

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"We're now currently totally reliant on other countries for essential bits of technology that keep us safe" AI Minister Kanishka Narayan tells Nick Robinson the UK government spent £13,000 on using AI models which helped discover 500 new vulnerabilities in government Listen to #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

"We're now currently totally reliant on other countries for essential bits of technology that keep us safe" AI Minister Kanishka Narayan tells Nick Robinson the UK government spent £13,000 on using AI models which helped discover 500 new vulnerabilities in government Listen to #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

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“Unacceptable, creating fear and intimidation” PM Andy Burnham condemns recent actions by some anti-migrant activists and on Danny Tommo says that “it's hard to conclude that he's anything other than someone who has racist views” #BBCLauraK

“Unacceptable, creating fear and intimidation” PM Andy Burnham condemns recent actions by some anti-migrant activists and on Danny Tommo says that “it's hard to conclude that he's anything other than someone who has racist views” #BBCLauraK

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“We’ll probably all become very passionate Norwegian supporters" SNP MP Lara Bird tells #PoliticsLive who she'll be backing in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night

“We’ll probably all become very passionate Norwegian supporters" SNP MP Lara Bird tells #PoliticsLive who she'll be backing in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night

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“Principally, it’s a matter for London” Prime Minister Andy Burnham refuses to commit to building a third runway at Heathrow airport and says “you’ve got to hear the voice of people [in London] first” #BBCLauraK

“Principally, it’s a matter for London” Prime Minister Andy Burnham refuses to commit to building a third runway at Heathrow airport and says “you’ve got to hear the voice of people [in London] first” #BBCLauraK

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"The prime minister's intervention is one of the most extraordinary things I've ever heard" On #PoliticsLive, Times columnist Matthew Syed reacts to Andy Burnham's comments relating to the ownership of Man City

"The prime minister's intervention is one of the most extraordinary things I've ever heard" On #PoliticsLive, Times columnist Matthew Syed reacts to Andy Burnham's comments relating to the ownership of Man City

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"Government will reopen the UK resettlement route in partnership with the United Nations," Shabana Mahmood says Around a quarter of arrivals will be Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians "who have fled the horrors of Gaza", the home secretary adds

"Government will reopen the UK resettlement route in partnership with the United Nations," Shabana Mahmood says Around a quarter of arrivals will be Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians "who have fled the horrors of Gaza", the home secretary adds

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"I am damned if I am going to stand on a stage, having won a resounding victory... and be demeaned and humiliated by nobodies," Nigel Farage says With votes still to be counted he claims victory, but says he won't attend the Clacton declaration Live:

"I am damned if I am going to stand on a stage, having won a resounding victory... and be demeaned and humiliated by nobodies," Nigel Farage says With votes still to be counted he claims victory, but says he won't attend the Clacton declaration Live:

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“My daughter said to me… you’re incapable of hiding what you feel about anything” Actor Richard E Grant says his daughter predicted he would be “slaughtered” when he competed in Celebrity Traitors #BBCLauraK

“My daughter said to me… you’re incapable of hiding what you feel about anything” Actor Richard E Grant says his daughter predicted he would be “slaughtered” when he competed in Celebrity Traitors #BBCLauraK

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What did the AI minister's teacher tell the BBC about his former pupil? Listen to the latest #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

What did the AI minister's teacher tell the BBC about his former pupil? Listen to the latest #PoliticalThinking on BBC Sounds 🎧

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"We will deliver the first ever legally binding fair pay agreement for care workers," Yvette Cooper tells Labour's conference "Care workers have been undervalued and underpaid for far too long," the health secretary adds Follow live:

"We will deliver the first ever legally binding fair pay agreement for care workers," Yvette Cooper tells Labour's conference "Care workers have been undervalued and underpaid for far too long," the health secretary adds Follow live:

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“I will put that [social care] plan to the public at a general election” PM Andy Burnham says he wants to introduce universal social care in the “next parliament” because promises in Labour's last manifesto "make it hard" before then #BBCLauraK

“I will put that [social care] plan to the public at a general election” PM Andy Burnham says he wants to introduce universal social care in the “next parliament” because promises in Labour's last manifesto "make it hard" before then #BBCLauraK

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“He just kind of clung to me… slowly dying” David and Liz Roberts, the parents of two year old Finlay who spent hours in a busy A&E corridor shortly before he died, tell #BBCLauraK about their experience of corridor care

“He just kind of clung to me… slowly dying” David and Liz Roberts, the parents of two year old Finlay who spent hours in a busy A&E corridor shortly before he died, tell #BBCLauraK about their experience of corridor care

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“We don’t want you to be punished for working harder” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends her new proposal to scrap the "cliff edge" that means parents in England lose out on childcare support when they earn more than £100,000 a year #BBCLauraK

“We don’t want you to be punished for working harder” Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch defends her new proposal to scrap the "cliff edge" that means parents in England lose out on childcare support when they earn more than £100,000 a year #BBCLauraK

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