UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The UK says it will provide air-to-air refuelling for "defensive" operations following a request from Saudi Arabia.
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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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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 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've got no ceiling on Lib Dem ambitions, says leader Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader also backed the controversial Jackdaw gas field, which the government is expected to approve.
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Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.
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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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Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care during childbirth
Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.
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Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'
Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party.
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Lib Dems sleepwalking to irrelevance under Davey, says council leader
Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.
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Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
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MP calls for Yorkshire to get its own parliament
Harrogate Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon says Yorkshire devolution should go further than elected mayors.
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Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
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An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded
How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.
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Artist, 94, thrilled by House of Commons exhibition
Eric Fawley says that the chance to have his artwork displayed has made him "very happy".
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Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
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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So excited to get back to work after two brain surgeries
MSP Cara McKee tells the Scotcast podcast how she's so excited to be getting back to work after two brain surgeries.
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Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
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