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Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon face off in New Zealand election

Politics

Labour lost its connection with voters, says Welsh leader

Labour lost its connection with previously loyal voters at May's Senedd election, the party's leader has said. Officials will publish on Saturday a review of Labour's historic election defeat in the May Senedd...

BBC Politics · 17 hours ago · 1 min read

Politics

Over 60 Labour MPs urge government to reject Rosebank oil field project

Labour MPs are urging the government to reject the Rosebank oil field project due to concerns it contradicts the UK's climate commitments, ahead of an impending decision. Over 60 MPs support a letter opposing...

BBC Politics · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Miatta Fahnbulleh prioritizes affordable energy amid electricity price hikes in January

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh emphasized that making energy affordable is her top priority, as UK households face significant electricity price increases in January. She believes that investing in...

BBC Politics · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Andy Burnham condemns Russell Brand's crimes, clarifies Labour's past support

Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemned Russell Brand's "horrific" crimes following his conviction for rape and sexual assault, while clarifying that Labour's past support of Brand occurred before the...

BBC Politics · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon face off in New Zealand election

New Zealand's election on 7 November features a close race between Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and former Prime Minister Chris Luxon, with key issues including rising living costs and healthcare strain. The...

BBC World News · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

John Swinney criticizes UK plan to ban North Sea drilling

Scottish First Minister John Swinney criticized the UK government's proposal to ban new drilling in the North Sea, arguing that exploration is necessary for energy security and lower carbon emissions. The...

BBC Politics · 8 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes

Today's announcement has long been viewed in government as a potential political banana skin. When the home secretary announced her first version of changes to the settlement system last year, many Labour MPs...

BBC Politics · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

John Healey delays equal minimum wage promise for younger workers

Chancellor John Healey has suggested that younger workers may not receive equal minimum wage to older workers before the next election, delaying a key Labour promise. This potential pay gap, highlighted by a...

BBC Politics · 13 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Newquay Mayor Drew Creek joins Labour after leaving Green Party over Zionism motion

Newquay Mayor Drew Creek has left the Green Party to join Labour due to a controversial motion labeling Zionism as racism. His departure underscores internal divisions within the Greens over Israel-Palestine...

BBC Politics · 14 days ago · 2 min read