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IrelandScotlandWalesRelish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.5 hrs agoBBC InDepthKey figure in Mandelson vetting row will not give evidence before MPs The Foreign Affairs Committee says Ian Collard will only be giving evidence in writing.44 mins agoPoliticsThe assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't overIn June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.1 day agoPoliticsStarmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groupsThe new powers would allow ministers to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group.1 day agoPoliticsNo 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. 19 hrs agoUKChris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worseThe Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.1 day agoPoliticsAssisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try againThe proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.1 day agoPoliticsZack Polanski calls for Trump to be 'kicked out' of his Scottish golf coursesTrump International responded calling the Greens leader an "imbecile" after he shared his personal opinion on the Holyrood campaign trail.Conservatives pledge to scrap 24-hour bus lanesThe party promises "bus lanes that make sense" as part of a plan for drivers ahead of local elections.Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticismThe US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UKIn a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM. Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud officeThe EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.Features and analysisWhy has the assisted dying bill failed?The proposed legislation will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows itThis story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers in election debateThe NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vettingCat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs "due process" was followed in the appointment.Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yetLabour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.From our Political Editor Chris MasonA grim week for Starmer - but things could be about to get worseThe Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss saysThe 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting rowSir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remainMandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer againThe prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.BBC InDepthRelish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales electionsLaura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson messThe decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on IranEuropean nations say they want to work better together but have differing prioritiesOne giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's worldThe decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Watch/ListenA local elections guide in rhythm and rhymeElection countdown in the birthplace of modern circusAll 44 seats are are up for grabs at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.Watch key moments from sacked Foreign Office chief's testimonySir Olly Robbins told MPs No 10 had a "dismissive approach" to Lord Peter Mandelson's security vetting.What do young people want to see after the election?Young people explain what matters to them ahead of the Senedd election in May.Watch: Starmer faces MPs as Mandelson row drags onSir Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons about Peter Mandelson's vetting for his job as US ambassador.
