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What do people in NI think of the Brexit deal?

There were mixed views and emotions on the streets of Northern Ireland following the new Brexit deal. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64804111?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Theresa May tribute to the late Speaker Betty Boothroyd

The former PM pays tribute the first woman Speaker of the Commons, who has died age 93. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64800261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

No routine checks between NI and mainland UK - Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak speak to Radio 4's Today about his new Brexit deal for NI. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64795965?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

WATCH: Key moments from the PM's NI Brexit deal speech

Rishi Sunak hails the "breakthrough" agreement in a joint speech with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64791359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other'

The UK and the EU reach an agreement over trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64791545?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Time's up! Boothroyd's farewell to the Commons

The first female Speaker of the House of Commons, who served from 1992 to 2000, has died aged 93. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64788332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Leo Varadkar: NI Protocol talks 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar asks the UK and EU to "go the extra mile" to reach an agreement. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64772776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sacked Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi to 'learn from experience'

Nadhim Zahawi says he "completely accepted the position of the prime minister", who fired him as party chairman. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64763163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

UK falls silent to mark one-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has led the nation in silence from Downing Street. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64759077?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

What are Sunak and Starmer's top five priorities?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer have each set out five key priorities - how do they compare? from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64749590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sir Keir Starmer sets out five missions for Labour government

Labour will "transform the way Britain does business" if it wins power, says Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64745145?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

MP Darren Jones frustrated with Royal Mail bosses' replies

Royal Mail bosses are asked to answer "yes" or "no" to claims of a "systemic failure" in letter deliveries. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64737359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PMQs: Starmer and Sunak trade blows on NI protocol talks

The prime minister accused the Labour leader of "Talking about a deal he has not even seen". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64732057?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

SNP's Stephen Flynn criticises removal of energy price guarantee

Rishi Sunak defends the government, saying billions of pounds had been given to support households. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64732058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Blair and Hague: UK should embrace tech revolution

The former Conservative and Labour leaders say politicians should "redesign the state around technology." from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64730829?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'I wasn't intending to go back to work for a few months' - Kate Forbes

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says she has been torn about her decision to stand as first minister. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64704782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

SNP leadership race: 'First and foremost I am Humza the father'

As he launches his bid to be first minister, Humza Yousaf talks about the importance of his family from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64704779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sturgeon: 'I won't endorse any one candidate'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it is up to SNP members to scrutinise and evaluate the competing candidates. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64709919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Starmer on Labour support for Northern Ireland Protocol deal

Labour is to put "party politics to one side" and back the government over a deal on Northern Ireland, party leader Keir Starmer says. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64706280?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Strikes: The rules and how they could change

Some workers could be forced to work during a strike if the government's plans become law. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64636324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Penny Mordaunt: Johnson's Brexit intervention not entirely unhelpful

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt says any post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal "has to work for all communities". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64695478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Labour would make fly-tippers clear up the mess they dump

Fly-tippers would be forced to remove litter as part of "clean-up squads", says Steve Reed. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64679464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sir Keir Starmer: 'There has to be justice for Ukraine'

The labour leaders speaks about Labour's position on Ukraine, while on a visit to Kyiv. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64666902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Home Office minister: Labour police plan not credible

Robert Jenrick claims opposition proposal for more police was "a tenth" of the size of the government's plans. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64666898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Labour pledges 13,000 more community police officers

Yvette Cooper explains her party's plan to reverse cuts in numbers with a "neighbourhood policing guarantee". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64656598?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Six times Nicola Sturgeon spoke her mind

Scotland's first minister shared her view on the Tories, Jeremy Clarkson and controversial haircuts. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64648039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sturgeon resigns: 'I feel for Nicola, I've been there' - Salmond

Former SNP leader and First Minister for Scotland, Alex Salmond, speaks of his surprise at Nicola Sturgeon's resignation. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-64650851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

A look back at Nicola Sturgeon's life in politics

As Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland's longest-serving first minister, BBC Scotland looks back on how she rose to the nation's highest office. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64650770?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Starmer: If you don't like Labour changes leave

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour has changed permanently under his leadership. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64649299?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rishi Sunak promises 'whatever it takes' to protect UK from spy balloons

Rishi Sunak says Typhoon jets are "kept on 24/7 readiness", when asked about the threat from spy balloons. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64629882?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'Sharp's future is a matter for the BBC' - Foreign Office minister

Minister Andrew Mitchell refuses to be drawn when asked if BBC chairman Richard Sharp should resign. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64616250?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Nandy: BBC chairman's position 'increasingly untenable'

Lisa Nandy tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that developments around Richard Sharp allegations are serious. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64616251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'Proud to be a Nimby': Onshore wind divides East Yorkshire

Mike Padgett opposes new wind farms in East Yorkshire, while others welcome an energy bill discount. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64588298?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rachel Reeves on West Lancashire by-election win for Labour

The West Lancashire by-election result shows the government has "run of out road" says the shadow chancellor. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64599236?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Raab says reports on bullying claims 'mostly incorrect'

The deputy prime minister says media reports on bullying claims against him are "mostly incorrect". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64582085?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PM proud of UK's leading role in Ukraine assistance

The first step to providing Ukraine with aircraft is training their pilots, says Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64582138?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine: 'Britain will never betray its brave spirit' - Zelensky

In a surprise visit to the UK, Ukraine's President Zelensky thanked Britain for its "grit" and support in the war. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64576184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine conflict: 'Wings for freedom' - Zelensky presents gift to Speaker

Ukraine's president gave the speaker of the House of Commons a helmet, as he visited Parliament to address politicians. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64572586?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunak: UK to give more earthquake aid to Syria and Turkey

A Labour MP calls on the prime minister to give more help to combat "the bitter cold and unforgiving weather". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64568479?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

BBC chairman Richard Sharp on Boris Johnson loan claims

Richard Sharp says he did not help Boris Johnson with a "huge facility" ahead of his appointment. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64559230?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Liz Truss: I'm not desperate to get back into No 10

It's the first time the former prime minister has spoken on camera since leaving office. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64542313?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Retrospective pay talks are 'not right' - Barclay

The health secretary says "we should be looking forward" to the pay review body giving its next settlement. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64542310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Starmer: My heart sinks when I hear more from Liz Truss

The Labour leader says the former PM has done "more than enough damage to our economy". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64542307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Government has not had any pay talks with Union - Unite boss

Sharon Graham says she's had no conversations with the prime minister or health secretary over pay. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64529883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

SNP minister asked whether rapist Isla Bryson is a 'man or a woman' on Question Time

Bryson, a trans woman, was convicted of attacking two women while known as a man called Adam Graham. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64512195?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Bank chief Andrew Bailey: 'We think inflation will fall rapidly'

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says lower energy prices should help lower inflation. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64503092?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PMQs in 81 seconds: Starmer and Sunak clash over bullying allegations

Rishi Sunak defends his handling of bullying allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64487211?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Starmer: Is PM only person unaware of Raab allegations?

Rishi Sunak says he "followed due process" in appointing his front bench team. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64484604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ex minister’s phone keeps going off during interview

A former cabinet minister, in his 80s, struggles to silence his phone while appearing on Newsnight. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64480824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA