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IrelandScotlandWalesAbbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racismMP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation, the BBC understands.8 mins agoPoliticsLIVEPersonal details of UK special forces and spies were included in Afghan data breachDetails of more than 100 British officials were in the data, which may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban.Voting age to be lowered to 16 by next general electionOther planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.3 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer says he had to 'deal with' rebel Labour MPsThe PM argues MPs "elected on a Labour manifesto" should back the government's plans.1 hr agoPoliticsStarmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictiveSenior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government. 12 hrs agoPoliticsLIVEPersonal details of UK special forces and spies were included in Afghan data breachDetails of more than 100 British officials were in the data, which may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban.Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treatyIt comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.1 hr agoEuropeWhich parties could benefit from lower voting age?Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?9 mins agoPoliticsVoting age to be lowered to 16 by next general electionOther planned changes include expanding voter ID to include bank cards and moving to automatic registration.3 hrs agoPoliticsGovernment spends £53m on domestic violence programmeThe money will expand an existing pilot which works with perpetrators to help them resolve personal issues.Reform council agrees plan to share data with savings unitThe Doge cost-cutting team is seeking data-sharing agreements with all of the councils Reform UK controls.Lib Dems back 'pot zero' plan to cut energy billsLeader Sir Ed Davey says the UK must break the link between gas prices and electricity costs.Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PMDetails of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on FacebookThe BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.Features and analysisHow will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?The minimum voting age will fall to 16 across the UK as part of a package of election reforms.What we know so far about Afghan data breachThe revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.Three key questions after Afghan data breach sparked unprecedented secret evacuationThe BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizens' data and the fallout.Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans?Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill. From our Political Editor Chris MasonStarmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictiveSenior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government. Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient worldThe UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fallThe "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.What happens inside the government's crisis roomCobra is where senior ministers and officials gather to coordinate the emergency response to a crisis.Rachel Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of LabourWhatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.BBC InDepthLabour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in powerWhat’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-livedAs the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection pointCrisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for governmentAs buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Labour tiptoed cautiously through its first year - will it now decide to escape its own shadow?This week's Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its visionThe country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration lawsDenmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the chargeWatch/ListenVotes for 16-year-olds? Teenagers reactThe government has announced that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election.Reporter ReadsA political strategist says there are eight words that resonate with all voters.Reporter ReadsBBC Political Editor Chris Mason on the latest defection from Tory to Reform.Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with TrumpWatch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with TrumpChancellor Rachel Reeves: 'I had a tough day'Rachel Reeves said she had had 'a tough day' in her first interview since teary PMQs.
