POLITICS
Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party doesn't allow free speech
The Conservative leader was responding to a claim made by an ex-member sacked for speaking to Reform....
China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism....
Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Leadbeater
Supporters of the proposals are urging Keir Starmer to intervene, as opponents warn against forcing the bill through....
Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat....
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....
What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers....
Chris Mason: Inside China's Great Hall of the People
Chris Mason explains why the prime minister is there, and what he hopes to achieve....
First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minist...
First Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing
First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis....
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing...
Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country sin...
Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018....