I'm going to get better as Tory leader, Badenoch says
6 June 2025 at 06:25
Kemi Badenoch says she is not "shy about self-criticism", as she defends her leadership.
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Today — 6 June 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election
Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election
6 June 2025 at 05:15
The ballot was held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.
Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies
6 June 2025 at 00:52
Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.
Badenoch launches review into possible ECHR exit
4 June 2025 at 17:01
A review by the shadow attorney general will examine whether the UK should exit certain domestic and international agreements.
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- Trial date set for men charged over fires at homes linked to PM
Trial date set for men charged over fires at homes linked to PM
6 June 2025 at 04:53
All the men have indicated that they deny the charges and a trial date has been fixed for 27 April 2026.
Reform council cost-cutting drive in doubt
6 June 2025 at 04:29
Nathaniel Fried resigned from Reform UK on Thursday, following Zia Yusuf's departure.
Conservatives disown Liz Truss's mini-budget
5 June 2025 at 06:55
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride says his party will "never again" put the UK's economic stability at risk.
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- Why Reform was the other big winner in the Hamilton by-election
Why Reform was the other big winner in the Hamilton by-election
6 June 2025 at 04:30
Reform UK recorded their best ever parliamentary election result in Scotland - with a 26% share of the vote.
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- Labour confounds expectations with Hamilton by-election victory
Labour confounds expectations with Hamilton by-election victory
5 June 2025 at 20:29
The result in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election came as a surprise to many pundits.
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- Labour confounds expectations with Hamilton by-election victory
Labour confounds expectations with Hamilton by-election victory
5 June 2025 at 20:29
The result in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election came as a surprise to many pundits.
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- Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
5 June 2025 at 17:17
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin production.
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- Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying
Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying
5 June 2025 at 21:22
At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it.
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- Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children
5 June 2025 at 11:29
Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.
Yesterday — 5 June 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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- Chris Mason: Why Zia Yusuf's resignation matters for Reform UK
Chris Mason: Why Zia Yusuf's resignation matters for Reform UK
5 June 2025 at 23:01
Chris Mason details the three key things that the party will lack without its former chair.
Zia Yusuf resigns as Reform UK chairman
5 June 2025 at 18:12
Zia Yusuf says he no longer believes working to get a Reform government "is a good use of my time".
Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband
5 June 2025 at 16:59
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.
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- Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day
5 June 2025 at 17:17
Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin production.
Reeves admits some will lose out in spending review
4 June 2025 at 06:09
The chancellor defends her decisions and confirmed winter fuel payments will be restored to some pensioners this year.
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- Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
4 June 2025 at 06:09
Rachel Reeves says more people will get winter fuel payment "this winter", but details over how many will get it remain unclear.
Polls close in Hamilton by-election
5 June 2025 at 14:00
The ballot is being held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.
