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Jennifer McKiernan
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BBC Westminster political reporter. British Journalism Awards finalist 2023. Amnesty International media awards winner 2021. Also Northern Ireland, Holyrood & Brussels
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BBC News - Ex-actor Zack Polanski's unusual path to become Green Party's new leader
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Zack Polanski: Who is the new Green Party leader?
Zack Polanski has stormed to victory on a platform promising bold communication and "eco-populism".
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September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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BBC News - Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team
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Darren Jones given new role as Keir Starmer revamps No 10 team
Jones, who has been deputy to Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, becomes chief secretary to the Prime Minister.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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BBC News - Reform UK prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plans - BBC News
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Reform UK prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plans
The party outlines its plans to detain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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BBC News - Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference?
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Do Parliament petitions make a difference?
People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs - but some can't resist having a laugh.
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August 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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BBC News - Labour councils consider asylum hotel legal challenges - BBC News
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Labour councils consider asylum hotel legal challenges
More than half a dozen councils, including some run by Labour, are assessing their options after Epping ruling.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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BBC News - Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer - BBC News
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Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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BBC News - Some don't know 'full nature' of Palestine Action, says Cooper
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Yvette Cooper: Some 'don't know the full nature' of Palestine Action
Defending the group's proscription under terror law, she said the organisation was "not a non-violent organisation".
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August 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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BBC News - Homelessness Minister Rushanari Ali quits
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Homelessness Minister Rushanari Ali quits
It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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BBC News - Green Party members start choosing new leadership
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Green Party members start choosing new leadership
Voting has opened in the Green Party of England and Wales leadership contest.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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BBC News - Minister says lawyers missing the point on Palestinian recognition
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Minister says lawyers missing the point on Palestinian recognition
Jonathan Reynolds hits back at top lawyers who say plan to recognise Palestinian state may be illegal.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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BBC News - India-UK free trade deal: Modi and Starmer to sign 'landmark' agreement - BBC News
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India-UK free trade deal: Modi and Starmer to sign 'landmark' agreement
The free trade deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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BBC News - Some asylum seekers misusing payment cards for gambling
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Some asylum seekers misusing payment cards for gambling
More than 6,500 payments in gambling settings were attempted by asylum seekers in the past year.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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BBC News - Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak - BBC News
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Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak
The Intelligence and Security Committee says all documents related to the case should be provided for review.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Great investigation into London candy shops by @londoncentric.media

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The billionaire and the tax evading gift shops
Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital manages a row of high-profile shops at Piccadilly Circus. So why does his team keeping renting them to students who vanish without paying millions of pounds in taxes?
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July 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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BBC News - Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says - BBC News
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Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says
A source confirms to the BBC that the governemnt is holding talks with Labour MPs about proposals for welfare reforms.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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BBC News - More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appeals - BBC News
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More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appeals
More than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government's welfare reform legislation.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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BBC News - Starmer and Trump discuss need for Iran to return to negotiations
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Starmer and Trump discuss need for Iran to return to negotiations after US strikes
Downing Street says the PM and US president agreed to stay in close contact after speaking on Sunday evening.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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BBC News - No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says
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No budget for assisted dying service, health secretary says
The MP for Ilford North pledges to work "constructively" on technical aspects of the legislation.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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BBC News - No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says
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No budget for assisted dying service, health secretary says
The MP for Ilford North pledges to work "constructively" on technical aspects of the legislation.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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BBC News - Tories call for UK to back US on action against Iran
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Priti Patel calls on the government to repatriate Britons in Israel
The UK's shadow foreign secretary says the government needs to do more to ensure Britons can return home from Israel.
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June 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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BBC News - MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
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MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi led the call to decriminalise the 1% of abortions that happen after 24 weeks.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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BBC News - Spending review now settled, says Downing Street
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Spending review now settled, says Downing Street
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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BBC News - Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
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Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
Zia Yusuf says he no longer believes working to get a Reform government "is a good use of my time".
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June 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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BBC News - PM warned more funding needed to halve crime against women
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PM warned more funding needed to tackle violence against women
Two senior government watchdogs say victim support services are being "pushed to the brink".
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June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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BBC News - Rachel Reeves announces £15bn for transport projects - BBC News
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Rachel Reeves announces £15bn for transport projects
Money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in England across the Midlands, North and West Country.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM