Politics
European politics: the EU, Brussels, elections, governments and policy.
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Council readies final digital omnibus negotiating mandate
The latest compromise shows the Council wants to loosen requirements for national entry points
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The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office i…
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Brussels says energy crises delayed power grid ‘software’ update
European electricity network is ‘silently disassembling’, analyst warns
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Members of the public react as Starmer resigns
People in York and Manchester share their views as Keir Starmer stands down as the leader of the Labour Party.
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Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape
Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland Jeffrey Dona…
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Watch: Burnham says he will stand to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham says he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister following his resignation.
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Berlin ‘real pivot’ in European fighter as Leonardo open to German GCAP entry
Germany is currently “the real pivot” of European rearmament, says former NATO Assistant Secretary General Missiroli
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Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
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'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he woul…
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Italian MEP Fiocchi takes aim at EU ban on lead fishing tackle
The challenge comes as lawmakers prepare key votes this week
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Crimea faces ’energy desert’: Authorities completely stop fuel sales and cancel tourist season (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,579)
By smashing ferries, fuel depots and key roads feeding Crimea, Kyiv is testing whether it can strangle Russia’s Black Sea strongho…
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Inside Ukraine’s campaign to turn Russian-occupied Crimea into an 'island'
No petrol sales for civilians, a rolling power-outage schedule and a cancelled tourism season: what is happening in Russia-annexed…
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Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit.
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Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace
The PM is another butterfly broken on the wheel of the public gaze, not quite ready to accept his own limitations They think it’s …
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British PM resignations over the last decade
From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade.
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Spain’s top court condemns Sánchez’s former minister and ally
The investigation and subsequent trial have intensified pressure on Pedro Sánchez
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Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.
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Inside Slovakia’s escalating war on NGOs
Beyond attempts to copy 'foreign agent' laws seen in other countries, Slovak authorities are deploying a well-worn playbook to vil…
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Keir Starmer - then and now
A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.
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Keir Starmer - then and now
A look back at Kier Starmer's first speech outside number 10 in 2024, compared to his resignation speech today.
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Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways
PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family UK …
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Starmer is stepping down - what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
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Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action Keir Starmer has fac…
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Podium and speakers placed on Downing Street
Podium and speakers are carried out of No. 11 ahead of a widely anticipated speech by the PM