Chris Mason: In the room with the president and the prime minister
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
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Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.
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Reform MSPs walk out of parliament in protest against independence debate
The party's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, describes the debate as an insult and a waste of time.
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Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
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Davey takes aim at 'thugs' who 'stoke racism'
The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton.
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Helen Jenner likely to take over as Reform Wales leader, sources tell BBC
Reform's Welsh deputy leader is the favourite to take over from Dan Thomas, who was arrested on Sunday.
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PM to warn EU chief of 'damage' posed by Made in Europe scheme
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when the meets the European Commission President in New York.
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Lib Dems supporters on how Britain could be better
Lib Dems supporters give their opinions on how they think Britain could be better. Young supporters were giving their views as the Liberal Democrat party conference takes place in Brighton.
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Why are you a Lib Dem?
We asked young Liberal Democrat supporters about what drew them to the party.
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Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech
Leadership 'rumblings' ahead of Ed Davey's big speech at For more on the Liberal Democrats Party Conference..
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Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
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New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.
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The Inquiry
Italy was once known for political instability, so how did that change?
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Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was pleased he would be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city.
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UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.
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'Right-wing split gives Lib Dems historic opportunity'
Leader Ed Davey says his party can still play an important role in the future of the country.
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Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?
Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.
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I am a candidate to be prime minister, says Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to approve.
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Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.
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