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Ann Widdecombe’s ‘extraordinary’ character
The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.
Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question – Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
He’ll be the first Andy in No 10 – but his rise to power has been decades in the making
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
How a rise in ADHD benefits claims is adding to welfare spending challenge
More than 100,000 people with ADHD as their main condition receive Pip, latest figures show, an increase of 40% since…
Will we get a bank holiday if England wins World Cup?
The BBC's Chris Mason has been travelling with the prime minister for the Nato summit and asked a few questions.
Chris Mason: Farage called by-election from weak position – and it could backfire on him
The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.
How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated
‘Posh George’: Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.
Why Starmer’s defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his…
Will Starmer’s plan for defence help UK hit Nato’s spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and…