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IrelandScotlandWalesPolice review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to EpsteinThe peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.10 hrs agoPoliticsMandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgementHistorical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.13 hrs agoPoliticsMP arrested over more alleged sexual offencesDan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.16 hrs agoEnglandDrone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-yearBritish troops will get extra powers to shoot down drones near military bases, the UK government says.1 day agoTechnologyPeter Mandelson: Rise and fall of Labour's political fixerFor 40 years the wily operator made himself indispensable to successive Labour leaders - but has also caused them headaches. 14 hrs agoPoliticsSiddiq given second Bangladesh jail sentence as Labour criticises processThe former minister and Labour MP has been sentenced to four years in prison for corruption charges by a court in Bangladesh, in a process Labour says it cannot recognise.18 hrs agoPoliticsResident doctors vote in favour of more strike actionMembers of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.16 hrs agoHealthDrugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski saysThe Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs. Workers Party of Britain not contesting by-electionThe party, led by George Galloway, says it will not choose a candidate for the Gorton and Denton seat.Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-electionThe councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidateThe retired detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photosSir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.Features and analysisFaisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forgetThe Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.Confirmed Gorton and Denton by-election candidatesWho is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boatsUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UKFrom our Political Editor Chris MasonWhy was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the "strongest" it has been "in decades".Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policyThe prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the PeopleChris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve.Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in BeijingKeir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leadersSir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018. BBC InDepthWhy China views the UK visit as part of something biggerSir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to BeijingLabour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.Starmer has kept Trump on side - but is it coming back to bite him?The PM’s increasingly assertive opponents are set on turning one of his few sweet spots sour.Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.Watch/ListenWho is Peter Mandelson?Sir Keir Starmer believes Peter Mandelson should not be a member of the House of Lords over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says PolanskiThe Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the "strongest" it has been "in decades".AmericastThe president kicks off the Republican election campaign in IowaFirst Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis.
