BBC Michael McMonagle pleaded guilty to 14 charges The events surrounding Michael McMonagle’s departure from Sinn Féin have brought an immense amount of scrutiny to the party and its ability…

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Tony Blair’s former chief of staff as his national security adviser. Veteran diplomat Jonathan Powell will begin the role next month, it is understood, taking…

The government is spending an extra £3.5m on support for military veterans facing homelessness. The cash will fund mental health support and help with employment and independent living. It will…

Plans for a “new town” in Kent have been sent to the government for the final decision after an intervention by the housing secretary. Swale Borough Council had been due…

Darren Jones talks to the BBC about the financial struggles his family faced when he was growing up. Speaking to Political Thinking with Nick Robinson, the Labour MP and Chief…

PA Media Simon Harris is expected to call an election later on Friday The taoiseach (Irish prime minister) is expected to ask Irish President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the…

PA Media Nicola Sturgeon will be joined by crime author Val McDermid for the comedy festival show Nicola Sturgeon is to headline a show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival…

Greater Manchester’s councils will still receive a “desperately needed” £100m cash injection pledged by the previous government, it has been confirmed. There had been concerns the funding, promised under the…

Reuters Nigel Farage believes the 2026 Senedd election is a big opportunity for Reform Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has predicted the party will be the “main challenger” to Labour…

The foreign secretary has dismissed his previous criticism of Donald Trump as “old news” and insisted he would be able to find “common ground” with the president-elect. When he was…