Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.
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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult"…
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening…
Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans’ records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.
Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break.
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?
Ann Widdecombe’s ‘extraordinary’ character
The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.
Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question – Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.