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February 2026
Keir Starmer takes Prime Minister’s Questions. Why did he appoint Peter Mandelson?
New Lord Mandelson revelations raise further questions about prime minister Keir Starmer's judgement.
The government’s plan to freeze repayment thresholds for some borrowers.
January 2026
Are wind and solar power the answer to Britain's energy needs?
Keir Starmer arrives in China – and David Lammy takes Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions.
Is the government doing enough to help leaseholders?
Burnham's Bid Blocked of Politics Live was added on Monday 26 January 2026. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
President Trump's Board of Peace of Politics Live was added on Thursday 22 January 2026. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
PMQs, the new Warm Homes Plan, and how should Starmer deal with Trump?
Donald Trump has accused the UK of 'stupidity' and 'weakness' over its plan to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. What does it mean for the UK's relationship with the US?
President Trump’s threat of tariffs over Greenland.
Thousands of homes and businesses in the south east have gone days without running water.
Digital ID cards, the Northern Powerhouse Rail project and the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition.
The government warns X over Grok AI deepfakes.
Should under-16s be banned from accessing social media platforms?
Should the UK Still Consider the US a Reliable Ally? of Politics Live was added on Thursday 8 January 2026. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs for his first Prime Minister's Questions of the year, after pledging to deploy British troops in Ukraine once the war is over.
How serious is the United States about taking over Greenland?
Can the prime minister stay in power during 2026?
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