politics
Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. Source link
Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster. Source link
Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives. Source link
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body
Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer feared he could mount a leadership challenge. Source link
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election. Source link
Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would “give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain’s security”. Source link
Ros Atkins on… How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad. Source link
I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader opens up about her life and career – and chooses her favourite music – on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Source link
'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police
The home secretary says policing is stuck “in a different century” and the new body will form part of wider reforms. Source link
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest warriors of all time'
The US president’s praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict. Source link