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Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.
MP calls for Yorkshire to get its own parliament
Harrogate Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon says Yorkshire devolution should go further than elected mayors.
An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded
How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.
Artist, 94, thrilled by House of Commons exhibition
Eric Fawley says that the chance to have his artwork displayed has made him "very happy".
Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.
So excited to get back to work after two brain surgeries
MSP Cara McKee tells the Scotcast podcast how she's so excited to be getting back to work after two brain surgeries.
Is democracy for sale?
Two donations of £36 million each from two British crypto-billionaires - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne - have been made to Reform UK.
'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump
Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.
Andy Burnham to meet Irish Taoiseach for first time
Martin will be the first international leader to visit Number 10 North, the government said ahead of the talks.
Nato chief: 'Let's not be naive about what Putin could do'
Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a "credible path" to increase defence spending.
Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal
Campaigners say their Albrighton appeal could shape future green belt decisions.
Reform accuses departing councillors of 'betrayal'
Durham councillors Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton quit Reform to sit as independents.
Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected
Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.
Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget
Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith says UK taxes are forcing young people to "seek their fortune" elsewhere.
Police boss cancels 'ridiculous' theatre tour
Colin Sutton tells a meeting that he has pulled out of a 127-date tour due to residents' reaction.
Reform Wales loses leader and MS within five minutes
Dan Thomas resigned as Welsh Reform leader and Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid.
More than £2m spent by government on influencers since July 2024
Departments are using influencers alongside campaigns in traditional media such as TV and newspapers.
Constituents react to Reform MS' defection to Plaid
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, one of 34 Reform MSs elected in May's Senedd election, defected to Plaid on Tuesday.
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
Call to raise tax thresholds among union demands ahead of Budget
Unions who donate to Labour will meet John Healey on Thursday to press home their demands ahead of next month's Budget.