Politics Live - 07/07/2026

Review of Personal Independence Payments has found the system to be 'not fit for purpose'.

Reform UK's rivals rule out contesting the Clacton by-election.

Could AI be as much of a threat to humanity as nuclear weapons?

Can Andy Burnham get 'good growth in every postcode'? Lord Heseltine gives his verdict.

The big political issues of the day.

Keir Starmer sets out the government's plans for future military spending.

Can devolution to the regions help drive economic growth?

The big political issues of the day.

Sir Keir Starmer takes his first PMQs since he announced his resignation.

Will Andy Burnham become the next Labour leader? And who could be the next chancellor?

Will there now be a contest to succeed him as prime minister?

Andy Burnham is on his way to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer for the top job.

What can Britain learn from Australia's social media ban?

The big political issues of the day.

Keir Starmer attends the G7 summit as he faces questions about his leadership at home.

The government announces a social media ban for under-16s.

Vicki Young and Chris Mason discuss defence secretary John Healey’s resignation.