Gordon Brown: Ireland will be united in the long term
Former PM Gordon Brown says Ireland will be united in the long term, but stresses it will be a long process based on mutual agreement. He remains opposed to Scottish independence.
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Labour row as Carns says Troubles Bill gives IRA 'what they want'
Former defence minister Al Carns says the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill would cost hundreds of millions in inquests and give the IRA 'what they want', sparking a Labour civil war.
Burnham to host Macron for Brexit reset talks in London
Andy Burnham will welcome Emmanuel Macron to London next week for talks on closer UK-EU ties, the first visit by an EU leader since he entered No 10.
Canada sovereignty fight unites nation against US tariffs
Canada's trade dispute with the US has become a sovereignty battle, uniting Canadians behind PM Mark Carney as he walks away from talks and prepares retaliatory tariffs.
Sinn Féin: New ferry passport rule should cover Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin says the new UK Border Force rule requiring passports on ferries between Ireland and Britain should also apply to travel from Britain to Northern Ireland.
Gordon Brown issues World War 3 warning but sees hope in nations
Gordon Brown warns of heightened World War 3 fears since the 1960s, citing the Doomsday Clock, but points to countries that can provide leadership.
China Denounces US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Trade
China denounces US sanctions threat over Iran trade as illegal, vowing all necessary measures to protect national interests amid escalating tensions.
Farage: UK and France 'colluding' on Channel crossings
Nigel Farage has accused the British and French governments of 'colluding and allowing' Channel migrant crossings after an undercover reporter crossed in a small boat.
Far right steering EU migration response, says professor
Giuseppe Martinico argues that the EU's migration policy shift is not just far-right success but a broader cultural change within the political mainstream.
Brexit 10 Years On: Oral History Revisited in Podcast
Kiran Stacey revisits the UK's EU departure a decade on, interviewing key players from both sides in a special Politics Weekly podcast episode.
GB News Erupts as Stadlen and Quirk Clash Over Immigration
A furious row erupted on GB News between Matthew Stadlen and Reform Councillor Russell Quirk over the UK's illegal migration crisis, with Stadlen accusing Quirk of deflecting from violence against women.
Farage told to 'hang head in shame' over Brexit small boats
Ministers urged to join EU migration pact as Lib Dems say Brexit caused small boat crisis, with Farage accused of exploiting the mess.
Sweden's post-Brexit deportations of Britons highest in EU
Nearly 4,000 of 14,200 post-Brexit residence applications in Sweden have been refused, a 27.5% refusal rate, three times higher than any other EU state.
Exemption could stop Pc Harper killers' early release
A former lord chief justice says exempting 'unlawful act' manslaughter from early release could work, potentially preventing the release of Pc Andrew Harper's killers.
Manslaughter exemption could stop Pc Harper killers' release
Lord Thomas says exempting 'unlawful act' manslaughter from early release could work, as PM seeks to block Pc Harper's killers' release.
Russia warns UK over drones in Ukraine deep strikes
Russia has threatened the UK with consequences after reports that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian soil for the first time.
Taylor demands NDIS bill support tied to 'cruel tax' repeal
Coalition leader Angus Taylor says the opposition will only back the NDIS overhaul if the government first removes the 'widow tax' loophole from its investment property tax changes.
Tories: Jackdaw and Rosebank decision is 'life or death' for North Sea
Scottish Conservatives say Labour's decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields could be 'life or death' for the North Sea industry, as consultations close.
Reform UK blasted over 'cowardly' welfare plans
Reform UK faces backlash over 'cowardly' welfare plans to strip foreign nationals of benefits, which critics warn would breach the Brexit deal and spark new clashes with Europe.
Labor's Immigration Dilemma: A Defining Moment
Labor faces a defining moment on immigration as One Nation surges. Cabinet divisions and Tony Burke's speech pullout highlight the challenge. The party's historical divide over immigration is now a political liability.
UK firms still shackled to 'absurd' EU red tape 6 years on
British food businesses still use EU-era wording like 'faecal bulk' on labels, despite Brexit, says analyst Pieter Cleppe, as M&S urges reform.
Sturgeon's SNP book comments were a 'mistake', says Flynn
Stephen Flynn says Nicola Sturgeon 'made a mistake' publishing SNP comments in her book's foreword, calling them a distraction.
Post-Brexit Rights of Britons in Sweden Under Scrutiny
British citizens in Sweden face uncertainty over post-Brexit rights as removal orders rise, analysis shows.
Probe into Farage's £5m gift resumes after by-election win
A parliamentary investigation into a £5 million gift to Nigel Farage from a crypto-billionaire has resumed after he won the Clacton by-election, as rivals say the victory does not end the controversy.
Swinney 'absolutely right' to challenge Burnham on vetoed factory
John Swinney was "absolutely right" to ask Andy Burnham to reconsider the UK Government's block on a Chinese wind turbine factory in Scotland, a Holyrood minister has said.
Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches last year's mark
England and Wales have recorded 1,017 wildfires so far in 2026, matching last year's record total, as the Prime Minister convenes an emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and drought.
Fact check: Government sought injunction over Afghan data breach
The government applied for a time-limited injunction over a 2022 Afghan data breach, but the judge's additions turned it into a superinjunction, a report says.
Labour minister squirms as Jon Kay grills them on asylum hotels
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay grilled Labour minister Anna Turley on the Government's pledge to close asylum hotels, noting 160 remain despite a peak of 400.
More affluent areas will house migrants, PM says
PM Andy Burnham says more affluent areas must house asylum seekers after over 900 migrants arrived in small boats in three days, including a record 230 in one boat.
Burnham's cost-of-living tour misses Labour's role in price rises
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is touring the UK to learn about the cost-of-living crisis, but commentator Tim Newark argues Labour policies like tax hikes and green subsidies are the root cause of rising prices.
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