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IrelandScotlandWalesGreens can move Labour in the right direction, says PolanskiThe Green leader tells his autumn conference that a vote for his party can force changes from Andy Burnham.2 hrs agoPoliticsTories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conferenceThe party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.2 hrs agoPoliticsConservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25sThe party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.1 day agoPoliticsPM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctionsCampaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.22 hrs agoPoliticsFirst minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with ScotlandRhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.34 mins agoWalesMan City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarksThe prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.15 hrs agoPoliticsLib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock responseSir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".1 day agoPoliticsTories committed to pension triple lock, deputy leader saysAlex Bughart says pensioners are a 'special case' as there is nothing they can do to increase their income.Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader saysRachel Millward says her party would nationalise water companies to reverse years of “radical underinvestment".Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release schemeAround 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says MilburnThe author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers. Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, says BurnhamThe PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.Features and analysisChris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City mattersThe prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money. Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speechBig policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to powerThe former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gambleI had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City mattersThe prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.PM: I'd be 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell clubThe Prime Minister has responded following the recent Manchester City charges.Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal coreThe key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reformThe pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meetingBurnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.BBC InDepthHow long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Watch/ListenFirst minister told Burnham 'do not undermine Wales'Wales' first minister spoke at Plaid Cymru's autumn conference at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Friday afternoon.Polanski calls for 'national fair rent guarantee'Polanski says we need to tackle the "scandalous cost of private rents".Greens take aim at landlord 'super earners'The vast majority of landlords are super earners - Green PartyHow Gen Z TikToks are shaping Kenyan politicsHow Gen Z TikToks are shaping Kenyan politics.I'm unaware of bin strike latest, says Greens deputyGreens deputy leader admits she had not been briefed about Birmingham bin strike.
