Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
BP has launched a formal process to sell its UK North Sea oil and gas business, which operates five production hubs and employs around 1,100 people.
Plaid Cymru has retained the Bro'r Llynnoedd seat on the Isle of Anglesey County Council after Jon Paul Taylor defeated Reform UK in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
The Conservatives have gained the Great Dunmow North seat on Uttlesford District Council after Will Church defeated Reform UK and Residents for Uttlesford in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
The Liberal Democrats have retained the Hedge End South seat on Eastleigh Borough Council after Jim Paine secured victory in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
Reform UK’s Robbie Woods has won the Long Sutton by-election for South Holland District Council, securing approximately 56% of the vote.
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following an independent disciplinary process. The Jewish Leadership Council has questioned whether the decision is consistent with Labour's approach to antisemitism.
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has been restored to the Parliamentary Labour Party after an independent review, saying she was never a suspect or witness in any police investigation.
Andy Burnham has welcomed investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, highlighting the creation of 22,000 apprenticeships and the role of defence manufacturing in supporting skilled jobs.
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised after setting a 7 October consultation deadline in correspondence with the Israeli city of Haifa over plans to end the borough's twinning agreement.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they will take no further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after complaints over an Instagram post featuring a guillotine-themed image referring to Nigel Farage.
Justice minister and Labour MP Sarah Sackman has called on Barnet Council to remove Union Jack and St George's flags attached to public lamp posts without permission after the 2026 World Cup.
Andy Burnham has called for a new cross-party approach to social care, with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey backing efforts while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised the talks.