Nick Eardley
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BBC correspondent. Politics etc.
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Joined March 2009
What does Europe think of the new UK Govt? Managed to speak to a number of leaders today at the EPC summit… here’s what they said .
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What do European leaders think about the UK's new PM?
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I make it six ministerial resignations in the Commons for Starmer since he came to power (excluding personal or health reasons).
BREAKING: Rushanara Ali has resigned as a govt minister . Comes after allegations about how she managed a rental property.
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RT @BBCBreaking: Rushanara Ali resigns as UK homelessness minister after rent increase claims
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Homelessness Minister Rushanari Ali quits
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Here's the background.
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Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
BREAKING: Rushanara Ali has resigned as a govt minister . Comes after allegations about how she managed a rental property.
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BREAKING: Rushanara Ali has resigned as a govt minister . Comes after allegations about how she managed a rental property.
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RT @dngbbc: China's controversial plan for a 'mega-embassy' in London explained. Here's our quick tour of the site. The Deputy PM Angela Ra….
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The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.
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Dozens of migrants who came into UK on small boats have been detained for removal to France, says source. From at least 5 nationalities. Govt wants to send them to France within weeks under new scheme. Legal challenges likely - Tories say it won't work.
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The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
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Big news in Scottish politics. Deputy FM and potential future SNP leader standing down.
After careful thought over recess, I’ve decided not to seek re-election to @scotparl next year. I’ve written to the First Minister this morning 👇🏽. I will continue to serve the First Minister, the Government and my constituents to the best of my ability until May 2026.
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RT @O_Rob1nson: Identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign. We’ve t….
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A BBC Verify investigation has revealed that the identities of British public sector workers have been cloned using AI by a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.
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Trump tells Starmer party with toughest position on immigration will win election. President argues immigration issue "now bigger than ever before".
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Trump recalls his mother returning "religiously" to Scotland as he cuts the ribbon on the new course.
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RT @BBCPolitics: "Children look very hungry, we're giving a lot of money and a lot of food," US President Donald Trump says when asked abou….
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Keir Starmer, alongside President Trump, says Scottish independence feels like the "the politics of yesteryear".
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The first minister spoke to BBC Scotland News ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump
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255 MPs have now signed this letter - almost 40 per cent of the Commons.
Just published from 221 MPs calling for UK to follow France and recognise Palestinian state
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What a game!!!!.
INCREDIBLE! 🤯. The Lions win the series with a match to spare after an epic comeback and a last-minute try! 😱. #BBCRugby
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PM Keir Starmer resisting calls to recognise Palestinian state immediately. He says he's "unequivocal" that a pathway to peace needs Palestinian state - but says "it must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security".
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Just published from 221 MPs calling for UK to follow France and recognise Palestinian state
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Quite something. Former SNP MP Mhairi Black, a v prominent figure for the party after indyref, has quit her membership.
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The SNP's former Westminster deputy leader said she disagreed with the party's stance on trans rights and Palestine.
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RT @BBCLondonNews: Former Labour Party leader and MP for Islington North Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he has launched a new political party.….
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The former Labour leader joins forces with fellow Independent MP Zarah Sultana to launch "a new kind of political party".
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Jeremy Corbyn confirms new party on the left of British politics.
It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up at
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RT @BBCPolitics: Nigel Farage pledges to halve crime if Reform UK gains power, as he lays out party's plans on law and order. The MP promi….
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Reform leader pledging £17.4bn for range of policies to crack down on crime (prisons, deportations, fast track courts). Argues UK can’t afford not to - but argues party would actually reduce size of the state on the whole.
Nigel Farage warns of UK being close to “civil disobedience” on “mass scale” over asylum . Blames “bad eggs” for unrest in Epping in recent days - but says he understands how people in area feel about hotels housing asylum seekers: “you bet I do”.
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