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Giving away a few TV secrets, Simon McCoy presents a round-up of the political week, and reveals his passion for a certain Germanic wine.

Labour MP says minister's response "played into the idea that Muslims born in our country are foreigners".

The sister of a man who was shot dead by the Army calls for the NI secretary to resign over her controversial remarks.

Strategist Steve Bannon, credited with helping get Donald Trump into the White House, turns his attention to European politics and the EU elections in May 2019.

The education secretary refused to meet head teachers to discuss concerns about school funding.

One potential problem with next-gen mobile technology may have more to do with castles than you’d expect.

Jeremy Corbyn is to address delegates in Dundee on the first day of the Scottish Labour conference.

Gemma Abbott of Free Periods, Sam Smethers of the Fawcett Society, and writer and activist Nimco Ali on their campaigns.

The case of the jailed dual national will now become a formal legal dispute between Britain and Iran.

The prime minister will implore the EU to help her get her Brexit deal through the Commons, days before MPs vote.

More female-run businesses could give the UK economy a £250bn boost, a new report says.

The foreign secretary says the UK will "of course" refuse to give permission for a second independence referendum.

Diane Abbott says Amber Rudd's use of the word "coloured" was "outdated" and "offensive".

Karen Bradley said that she did not intend any offence when she said deaths caused by the security forces were "not crimes".

EU officials call for the UK to suggest an “acceptable” plan to resolve the Irish backstop impasse.

Police chiefs asked for Treasury cash to pay for more officers, following a spate of fatal stabbings.

In a lighter Brexit moment, Attorney General Geoffrey Cox makes reference to his role in trying to make changes to the Northern Ireland backstop.

Labour may have unlawfully discriminated against Jewish people, says the UK human rights watchdog.

The Labour leader says stopping no-deal is his priority after meeting Tory MPs to discuss Norway plan.

Jeremy Corbyn tells the BBC's Ben Wright why he met a group of Tory MPs to discuss their alternative plan for a Norway-style relationship with the EU.