What happened in UK politics in 2024? | BBC Newscast

Today, we look at the most significant events in UK politics in 2024. Adam is joined by Laura and Chris to talk about the events in 2024 that dominated the news headlines. They look back at the Rwanda bill, the Conservative leadership election, Labour’s freebies row and the summer riots. And they talk about the political leadership changes across the UK with new first ministers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNewscast Chapters: 00:00 Who’s in charge across the UK at the end of the year 02:00 When will the UK general election be called 03:31 How foreign policy dominated in 2024 07:52 Immigration and illegal immigration 11:20 Conservative leadership contest 15:01 Keir Starmer’s first months in office 33:20 Plans for 2025