The Guardian Politics

‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew

All the young people the Guardian spoke to disagreed with aspects of the government’s proposed blockSixteen- and 17-year-olds in Britain are to be encouraged to observe a midnight to 6am social media curfew but will be able to opt out by changing their account settings.From next spring, they will be urged to refrain from using certain apps, with the block being switched on by default. But the curfew will not be mandatory and can be overridden. Continue reading...

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Farage said he would need ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP in 2024

Exclusive: Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March that year about covering lost earnings, sources tell the GuardianNigel Farage told senior figures in Reform UK he would need “a million a year” to cover lost earnings if he stood for parliament in the 2024 general election, sources have told the Guardian, raising further questions about why he was given £5m by a crypto billionaire.Sources say the discussion took place in March 2024 – shortly before the undeclared gift was made by C

politics  Jul 15, 2026

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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records

The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Man arrested over threatening to shoot Farage in social media post

Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?

The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'

Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme

Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions

The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved".

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs

The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack".

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation

The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes

Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch

Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue

Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

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Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs

BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

BBC Politics

Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting

David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting.

politics  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said.Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits. Continue reading...

politics  Jul 15, 2026