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# ![@BBCPolitics Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::621533.png) @BBCPolitics BBC Politics

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Israel launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran vowing to retaliate. The UK and US are involved, with the UK sending jets to the Middle East to protect personnel and bases, and the US having recently bombed Iranian nuclear sites. The situation is being closely watched, with concerns about the risk of further escalation and the impact on regional stability.

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**Social category influence**
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**Social topic influence**
[bbc](/topic/bbc) #112, [china](/topic/china) #1948, [spy](/topic/spy) #288, [jeffrey epstein](/topic/jeffrey-epstein) #1073, [prince andrew](/topic/prince-andrew) #337, [money](/topic/money) 0.3%, [governments](/topic/governments) 0.3%, [investment](/topic/investment) 0.3%, [hong kong](/topic/hong-kong) 0.3%, [beijing](/topic/beijing) XXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::621533/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"I stand for a government that takes less of your money and doesnt interfere in your life Kemi Badenoch tells her partys conference Where people are judged by the content of their character not the colour of their skin she adds Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1975883712865718454) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-08T11:19Z 1.1M followers, 298.1K engagements


"I know my job is to get bills down by 2030 Energy secretary Ed Miliband defends the governments approach on energy bills #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979847645926494506) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T09:50Z 1.1M followers, 182K engagements


"There is a buzz at Conservative Party conference leader Kemi Badenoch says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1975510719652102521) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-07T10:37Z 1.1M followers, 382.4K engagements


"Kemi Badenoch tells conference the Conservatives are the only party that can deliver a stronger economy and stronger borders A weak economy and weak borders mean steady decline the partys leader says Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1975870560421728573) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-08T10:27Z 1.1M followers, 346.3K engagements


"Whatever youre going to raise from a wealth tax its ultimately about reducing inequality Green party leader Zack Polanski says we dont need to tax the wealthy to fund public investment as we can do that anyway #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979849247739482439) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T09:56Z 1.1M followers, 305.1K engagements


"Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979952603568964050) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T16:47Z 1.1M followers, 12.5K engagements


"Lawyers warn the government that recognising a Palestinian state would breach international law"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1950847164764033385) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-07-31T09:13Z 1.1M followers, 5.1M engagements


"Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper asks PM if he is "trading away" safety of Hong Kong nationals in the UK "for a cosier relationship with Beijing" Keir Starmer says the government will "continue to give support to Hongkongers" #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978425600365756662) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:39Z 1.1M followers, 37.2K engagements


"Nineteen more removed to France under 'one in one out' scheme"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976533326069383354) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T06:20Z 1.1M followers, 204K engagements


"I wont impose independence on Wales Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he wants to focus more on issues like health and education in the run up to next years Senedd elections #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1977315116702998771) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-12T10:07Z 1.1M followers, 17K engagements


"There will be a Palestinian state this is the start of a process Shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel defends her partys policy of only recognising Palestine as part of a peace process #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1977315702898835703) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-12T10:09Z 1.1M followers, 24.2K engagements


"PM Keir Starmer faces Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time in more than a month Follow #PMQs live from midday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978413088614572349) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T10:50Z 1.1M followers, 40.3K engagements


"Starmers handling of the collapsed China spy case stinks of a cover up Kemi Badenoch says The PM responds that he knows its of acute concern and will publish witness statements #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978424029233942905) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:33Z 1.1M followers, 43.3K engagements


"Government to guarantee 1.5bn JLR loan after cyber shutdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1972577714923081807) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-09-29T08:22Z 1.1M followers, 10.2K engagements


"PM Keir Starmer praises US President Donald Trump's leadership in the Gaza peace talks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976553092842651780) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T07:39Z 1.1M followers, 11.7K engagements


"Plaid ready to replace Welsh Labour leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976558314600210741) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T07:59Z 1.1M followers, 8579 engagements


"Lib Dems back Bank of England after Nigel Farage criticism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976649715547619745) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T14:03Z 1.1M followers, 25.3K engagements


"On Wednesday's #PoliticsLive Lisa Nandy MP Culture Secretary Richard Holden MP Shadow Transport Secretary Rachel Blake MP Labour Rhun ap Iorwerth MS Leader of Plaid Cymru John Roberts CEO of AO World 11:15am BBC Two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978403746292842930) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T10:13Z 1.1M followers, 9459 engagements


""I have decided to publish the witness statements" PM Keir Starmer says he is "disappointed" by the outcome of the China spy case and confirms the government will publish witness statements "in full" #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978419559225778614) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:15Z 1.1M followers, 78.3K engagements


"Kemi Badenoch says the CPS said it was satisfied with the decision to charge the case "on the basis on where the law stood at that time" "What changed and what collapsed the case" she asks We'll publish the witness statements the PM responds #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978423740959502764) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:32Z 1.1M followers, 46.2K engagements


"Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978731124110016995) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-16T07:53Z 1.1M followers, 8877 engagements


"On this weeks Any Questions @BBCBenWright is joined in Aberystwyth by Ann Davies MP Huw Irranca-Davies MS Tom Giffard MS and Gawain Towler. Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on @BBCRadio4 or on demand on @BBCSounds. #BBCAQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979160572705792277) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-17T12:20Z 1.1M followers, 18.4K engagements


"There needs to be a reset of the way were doing things Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham criticises the style of government over the last year and says they need listen to MPs more adding he's "concerned" about balance in cabinet #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1964639463113380228) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-09-07T10:38Z 1.1M followers, 339.9K engagements


"Green Party leader Zack Polanski backs legalisation of all drugs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1974072232868548621) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-03T11:21Z 1.1M followers, 290.6K engagements


"The next Conservative government will abolish stamp duty on your home Kemi Badenoch tells the Conservative Party conference Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1975882272810156448) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-08T11:13Z 1.1M followers, 586.7K engagements


"Nigel Farage says he was "stunned" to discover ex-Wales Reform leader Nathan Gill took bribes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976660412427911168) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T14:45Z 1.1M followers, 2.1M engagements


""There can be no viable future for Gaza no security for Israel if Hamas can still threaten bloodshed and terror. So we will work to put that threat out of action for good" PM Keir Starmer says Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978076765877645676) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-14T12:33Z 1.1M followers, 145.1K engagements


""If this was Putin the government surely would act" Daisy Cooper calls for an assessment into the threat Elon Musk poses as Tommy Robinson says Musk is paying his legal fees The PM says the government continue to look at threats to UK democracy #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978425638819184726) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:40Z 1.1M followers, 185.4K engagements


"China warns UK of "consequences" over mega-embassy delays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979209551107797085) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-17T15:35Z 1.1M followers, 14.4K engagements


"Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979808289874411765) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T07:14Z 1.1M followers, 282.5K engagements


"We dont have a target to reach Net Zero emissions Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho says decarbonisation is not a bad thing but that current climate plans are making electricity too expensive #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979847706102170035) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T09:50Z 1.1M followers, 39.9K engagements


"How much more is there that we have to now go back and question Journalist Emily Maitlis says she felt sick when she read emails showing Prince Andrew had maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein for longer than he previously said #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979848404306985061) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T09:53Z 1.1M followers, 55.9K engagements


"Housing Secretary Steve Reed says his job should be "on the line" over pledge to build XXX million new homes in England"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980183701440053411) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T08:05Z 1.1M followers, 10.4K engagements


"British soldiers will be granted new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980183815701332380) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T08:06Z 1.1M followers, 15.5K engagements


"Reform UK suspends four councillors following leak of video of heated virtual council meeting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980210165807730980) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T09:51Z 1.1M followers, 18.4K engagements


"Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy Chancellor Rachel Reeevs says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980210259969839390) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T09:51Z 1.1M followers, 126.2K engagements


"Junior minister reveals breast cancer diagnosis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980294045571137918) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T15:24Z 1.1M followers, 14.5K engagements


"UK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years official figures show"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980542528169426973) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-21T07:51Z 1.1M followers, 8792 engagements


"University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980546105407398245) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-21T08:06Z 1.1M followers, 13.3K engagements


"Tony Blair met with Jeffrey Epstein while prime minister"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1976758262516089049) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-10T21:14Z 1.1M followers, 52.3K engagements


""It is simply unbelievable . to say the last government did not classify China as a threat" says Kemi Badenoch "She is playing politics with national security" PM Keir Starmer responds #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978421669170393135) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:24Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements


"UK should shoot Russian jets in Nato airspace Reform leader Nigel Farage says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979203214281933043) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-17T15:09Z 1.1M followers, 19.4K engagements


"Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel cash Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1928433865107911014) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-05-30T12:50Z 1.1M followers, 211.5K engagements


"Just because you have a freedom doesnt mean you have to use it at every moment of every day Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood defends the new powers to restrict protests the government wants to give police based on cumulative disruption #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1974794303546298682) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-05T11:10Z 1.1M followers, 2.7M engagements


"We are clear that China presents threats challenges and also opportunities Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the national security adviser had no role to play in the evidence presented in the alleged China spying case #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1977314862033158366) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-12T10:06Z 1.1M followers, 90.8K engagements


""This government is too weak to stand up to China says Kemi Badenoch Tory failure to update the law caused China spy case to collapse says PM Keir Starmer Had they done that. this case would have proceeded" he adds #PMQs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978424818560118991) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T11:36Z 1.1M followers, 45.2K engagements


"Baroness Mone-linked firm fails to pay 122m over PPE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978564671469740054) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-15T20:52Z 1.1M followers, 19.7K engagements


"This is a matter for the royal family Energy secretary Ed Miliband says further allegations about Prince Andrew are deeply concerning but says the government will guided by the royal family on any further action #BBCLauraK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1979847308477898956) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-19T09:49Z 1.1M followers, 54.5K engagements


""It was an entirely independent decision by the CPS to discontinue the case" Home Office minister Dan Jarvis responds to an urgent question in the Commons on collapse of the China spy case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980288884622663703) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T15:03Z 1.1M followers, 33K engagements


"UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1958114918294606061) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-08-20T10:32Z 1.1M followers, 2.5M engagements


""Let no-one be in any doubt none of this would have been possible without President Trump" PM Keir Starmer pays tribute to the US president's role in the Gaza ceasefire Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1978074243901305224) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-14T12:23Z 1.1M followers, 104.2K engagements


"Conservative MP reports deepfake defection video to police"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980212173033885866) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T09:59Z 1.1M followers, 10.6K engagements


"On Monday's #PoliticsLive Rosie Wrighting MP Labour Alex Burghart MP Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Naomi Smith Best for Britain CEO 12:15pm BBC Two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980228163822096838) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-20T11:02Z 1.1M followers, 10.8K engagements


""I take full responsibility for all the decisions that we took" Boris Johnson tells the Covid inquiry "Insofar as we got things wrong then of course I apologise for that" the former PM adds Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980568678849487216) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-21T09:35Z 1.1M followers, 63.8K engagements


""The whole business of scrapping exams was damaging and must have been bitterly disappointing" to students Boris Johnson tells the Covid inquiry Ofqual's alternative grading system "plainly let down a lot of kids" he adds Follow live:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/1980601979161203191) [@BBCPolitics](/creator/x/BBCPolitics) 2025-10-21T11:48Z 1.1M followers, 41.6K engagements