Chris Mason, BBC Political Editor2 days ago'Strong indications' Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham saysHis comments come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the incident "clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor".2 days ago17 Sept 2026Nato 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. 17 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like'Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.4 Sept 202617 Jul 2026Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling againBurnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader.17 Jul 202613 May 2026Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for itThere is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.13 May 202613 May 2026Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's SpeechThe King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues. 13 May 20267 Jan 2026Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictabilityThis week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.7 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over MaduroThe government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.6 Jan 20266 Jun 2025Why Zia Yusuf's resignation matters for Reform UKChris Mason details the three key things that the party will lack without its former chair. 6 Jun 2025...
