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Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage
The 2026 Conservative conference is big enough to justify using Birmingham's Symphony Hall as its main stage again. So, Kemi Badenoch will tread the same stage ageing rockers Marillion took last month - and where sequinned soprano Katherine Jenkins will perform next week. She'll also avoid the humiliation of a national party leader being squashed into a side room at a corporate conference centre (with drapes portioning off the empty space).
How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
"He just loves being prime minister," a government insider observes. Andy Burnham might not yet have delivered his all-important conference speech, but he has been preparing for this moment for years.
Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation and changing audience habits "may well mean" some channels and radio stations have to close so resources can be invested in on-demand services, its director general has said. As the BBC seeks £500m savings, Matt Brittin told BBC One's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg that "we wouldn't guarantee any programme or any channel will exist forever".
Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says
Rugby fans must pay more than £1,000 to watch all top level rugby this season The new rugby season is upon us, with another fascinating campaign set to play out in both the professional club game and on the international …
Hermano de Diana de Gales reafirma que Carlos III estaba “eufórico” tras la muerte de Lady Di
El hermano de Diana de Gales, Charles Spencer, aseguró en una entrevista exclusiva con la BBC que está “diciendo la verdad” sobre una llamada telefónica que mantuvo con el rey Carlos III en los días posteriores a la muerte de la princesa y que revela en sus nuevas memorias. En el libro, Spencer asegura que Carlos le dijo “pronto la olvidaremos”, en referencia a la princesa, durante una discusión sobre si los príncipes William y Harry debían participar en el cortejo fúnebre de Diana.
Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?
When I arrived at Althorp on Thursday to speak to Charles, Earl Spencer, only a handful of people were in evidence in the vast stately home, where Princess Diana had once tapdanced in the hall and rollerskated in the cavernous library. It was only hours after Buckingham Palace had sent out its blistering statement in response to the explosive claims made in a new book by Earl Spencer. From the particularly English peace of this grand countryside setting, Diana's brother had provoked a storm.
Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?
When I arrived at Althorp on Thursday to speak to Charles, Earl Spencer, only a handful of people were in evidence in the vast stately home, where Princess Diana had once tapdanced in the hall and rollerskated in the cavernous library. It was only hours after Buckingham Palace had sent out its blistering statement in response to the explosive claims made in a new book by Earl Spencer. From the particularly English peace of this grand countryside setting, Diana's brother had provoked a storm.
Laura Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe, him or the King?
2 days ago Royal expert suspects ‘collusion’ and ‘guilt’ behind Earl Spencer’s bombshell claims The Independent - Emily Hennessy Smith • 2d A royal expert has shared his thoughts on the motivations behind Earl Spencer’s “brutal” claims against Buckingham Palace. A war of words has broken out between the royal family and Princess Diana’s brother over allegations made in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
"Mówię prawdę". Charles Spencer broni w BBC twierdzeń o królu Karolu przedstawionych w swojej książce o księżnej Dianie
Charles Spencer twierdzi w swojej nowej książce, że podczas sporu o udział księcia Williama i księcia Harry'ego w kondukcie pogrzebowym Diany ówczesny książę Walii powiedział: "Wkrótce o niej zapomnimy". W stanowczej odpowiedzi Pałac Buckingham oświadczył, że król jest "świadomy, że ból związany z utratą rodzeństwa może zaciemniać ocenę sytuacji, wpływać na osąd i kształtować wspomnienia w sposób, którego inni mogą nie dostrzegać, nawet wiele lat po takiej stracie".
Exclusiva BBC | "Estoy diciendo la verdad": el hermano de Diana de Gales defiende sus señalamientos de que Carlos III estaba "eufórico" tras la muerte de la princesa Original
Pie de foto, El conde Charles Spencer habló con la BBC sobre lo que cuenta en sus nuevas memorias sobre la muerte de su hermana, la princesa Diana.
'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Princess Diana's brother has told the BBC exclusively that he is "telling the truth" about a phone call with King Charles in the days after his sister's death. Earl Spencer claims in a new book the then-Prince of Wales said "we'll forget her soon enough" during an argument over whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession.
'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
Watch: Earl Spencer says he's 'telling the truth' about what Charles said after Diana died Princess Diana's brother has told the BBC exclusively that he is "telling the truth" about a phone call with King Charles in the days after his sister's death. Earl Spencer claims in a new book the then-Prince of Wales said "we'll forget her soon enough" during an argument over whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession.
Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about King Charles
2 hours ago Charles 'Sounded Giddily Elated' Over Diana's Death: Earl Spencer YouTube • 2h Explosive excerpts from Earl Spencer’s upcoming memoir portray then-Prince Charles behind the scenes as cold hearted about the day Princess Diana died, with Spencer writing Charles “sounded giddily elated, like a lottery winner.” Buckingham Palace has issued a rare and strongly worded denial. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian report for TODAY.
Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donation
Look closely at the posters, placards and online posts. Your eyes aren't deceiving you if Labour's red seems a little deeper and the Conservatives' blue a little truer. Politics seems to have found a new rhythm, one that feels a little familiar, despite Reform's jaw-dropping new donation putting it back in the headlines today. For the avoidance of doubt, the scale of that £36m gift to Nigel Farage's party is like something from a different political universe.
Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' to foreign donor talks filmed undercover
Nigel Farage has said he "frankly wasn't listening" during a conversation with his former chief of staff and an undercover reporter discussing what appears to have been a scheme to funnel foreign money to the party. His former chief of staff Dan Jukes and ex-head of policy James Orr have both been removed from their jobs after an investigation recorded them discussing how to get money to the party from an American donor and asking a fake company to pay for polling.
Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' to foreign donor talks filmed undercover
Watch: The Reform UK leader says he "frankly wasn't even listening" during a conversation about foreign money being donated to Reform Nigel Farage has said he "frankly wasn't listening" during a conversation with his former chief of staff and an undercover reporter discussing what appears to have been a scheme to funnel foreign money to Reform UK.
NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
Andy Burnham has told the BBC "the NHS will collapse" if social care is not reformed but he said he could not put a timeline on changes. In his first major interview since becoming prime minister, Burnham said he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system. The prime minister also suggested making it harder to claim benefits, saying the country had to get serious about getting the welfare bill down.
Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
"You can clap now," a Downing Street official with a clipboard instructed the staff eagerly lining the halls of No 10 in the moments before the new prime minister walked in. The applause duly began before the famous door opened, so the first sight and sound to greet Andy Burnham and his wife were crowds of clapping staff, crammed into the Downing Street hall.
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Burnham said he had had a good first exchange with Trump, finding him to be "really warm". But asked twice if he would trust the US president, he did not say, answering, "it's a changing world isn't it, and you just obviously have to call things as they develop".
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Follow Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain' Laura Kuenssberg - Political editor Sun, July 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Laura Kuenssberg - Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sun, 26 July 2026 at 5:04 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Andy Burnham spoke exclusively to Laura Kuenssberg this week in his first major interview as prime minister [BBC] Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister.
Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham
Who is Andy Burnham? There are plenty of labels to pick from. King of the north, the well-liked mayor of Greater Manchester. Ruthless plotter – the man who led a shadow revolt to oust the prime minister. Gig-goer. Everton fan and season ticket holder, who wants to try and sit in the stands even when he is running the country. Poetry lover. Experienced former cabinet minister. Cambridge graduate. Flip-flopper – a charge chucked at him by political critics.
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
Rachel Reeves has warned the incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, that he needs to be properly prepared to govern when he arrives in Downing Street in a little more than a week. Speaking exclusively to the BBC in what is likely to be her last major interview as chancellor, Reeves told Laura Kuenssberg that "it is important that when Andy walks through that door he has a worked-through plan, because governing is hard in Britain, and lots of challenges and shocks will come his way".
Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC
The police service in England and Wales is "not good enough" and its leadership needs an "ethical reset", Lord Blunkett has said. Speaking exclusively to the BBC ahead of the publication of a major report he co-authored on police leadership, the former Labour home secretary said its findings point to weaknesses in leadership, morale and culture across the service.
Lord Blunkett calls for 'ethical reset' of police leadership
12 hours ago The neobank’s profits fell for a second consecutive year, but its technology licensing arm Engine is growing fast and eyeing the US market Starling Bank is cutting around 130 jobs, roughly 3% of its 4,000-strong workforce, as the London-based neobank restructures its banking and technology …
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
Welcome to limbo land. Unless a meteorite crashes to earth, Scotland wins the World Cup after all, or the ravens leave the Tower, in just over a fortnight, Andy Burnham will walk up Downing Street as the 59th British prime minister. We are, once again, in a bizarre in-between political moment. An informal transition where the man technically in power has no authority. But the man with all the authority doesn't yet have any real power.
Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet?
"Do you want a chat about the saviour?" a long-time Labour contact joked when I asked to pick their brains about their old colleague Andy Burnham, who is poised to enter No 10 in less than a month. It certainly is time to talk about the Greater Manchester mayor. Only 10 days ago, he pulled off an impressive victory, in what one former minister described as a "Russian roulette" by-election in Makerfield, beating Reform and defying Labour's lack of popularity.
Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
"We promised people we weren't going to do this." There is exasperation in the voice of a long time Labour adviser. But as every hour passes, it is more likely the UK will soon have its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Talk of Sir Keir Starmer fighting is fading, his exit seems more likely as the weekend goes on. The prime minister is at his country retreat, Chequers, spending time with his wife.
Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
The father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content online has said he is "dismayed" by reports the government is to ban young people from using some social media platforms. Ian Russell has campaigned for better online protections since his daughter Molly died aged 14. But he has said "sledgehammer techniques like bans" would only cause more problems. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a crackdown on children's access to social media next week.
Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Laura Kuenssberg - Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sat 13 June 2026 at 9:27 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content online has said he is "dismayed" by reports the government is to ban young people from using some social media platforms. Ian Russell has campaigned for better online protections since his daughter Molly died aged 14.
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