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IrelandScotlandWalesPolanski banned from Israel after party's motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.12 mins agoPoliticsI'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi BadenochThe Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.13 hrs agoPoliticsGreens would offer two-year jobs to unemployed under-24sCo-deputy leader Mothin Ali tells the party's conference many young people are "bored, desperate and lost".2 days agoPoliticsTories pledge to build 50,000 new prison placesThe party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.2 days agoPoliticsBadenoch unveils plan to end £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' ahead of Tory conferenceThe Conservative leader tells the BBC the earnings threshold for government support stops people "working harder".19 hrs agoPoliticsCourts backlog will fall despite scrapping of jury trial plan, minister saysSpeaking to the BBC, the justice secretary vows to reduce delays in the system after scrapping plans from the previous government.18 hrs agoPoliticsDaughter of MP murdered five years ago tells BBC politicians still at riskKatie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.18 hrs agoUKGreens 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.Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against FarageCounter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal to ScotlandRhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.Scottish Tory leader Findlay says SNP's indy 'obsession' is dangerously irresponsibleRussell Findlay tells the Conservative Party's UK conference that breaking up the United Kingdom would be "a gift to our enemies".'Get on with the day job' - Welsh Tory leader attacks first minister's independence pushDarren Millar says Rhun ap Iorwerth has failed to improve public services or help Welsh businesses.Features and analysisKemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stageThe Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.Tories 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.Chris 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. 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.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/ListenBadenoch says Tory policy is to keep pension triple lockThe Conservative Party leader speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg as the Tories launch their party conference in Birmingham.People shouldn't be punished for working harder, Badenoch saysThe Conservative leader says she would scrap the “cliff edge” cap on childcare in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.'Really tough': Badenoch on threats to politiciansThe Conservative leader calls for a "crack down" on threats to politicians in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.Badenoch: 'We are a new Conservative Party'Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is greeted by cheers from supporters as she arrives for the party conference in Birmingham.Polanski calls for three-year cap on rentsPolanski says we need to tackle the "scandalous cost of private rents" as he speaks at the Green conference.
