Day Headlines in Politics News: 2023-05-26
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Machine guns among weapons lost by UK armed forces (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 16:49:42)
Two pistols and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition also went missing over the past two years. -
Roger Waters' Manchester gig should be banned, says MP (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 16:11:50)
The Pink Floyd co-founder's "divisive actions" could fuel anti-Jewish hatred, says Christian Wakeford. -
Civil servants call off planned strike over pay (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 15:19:35)
The Prospect union says action on 7 June will not take place after government offered "meaningful talks". -
'I owned the car that crashed into Downing St gates' (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 15:16:28)
Journalist Jonny McFarlane recognised the silver Kia Ceed when he saw it on the news on Friday. -
'I used to own the car that crashed into Downing St gates' (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 15:16:28)
Journalist Jonny McFarlane recognised the silver Kia Ceed when he saw it on the news on Friday. -
UK emergency alert system to cost £25m (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 15:13:09)
The system was tested for the first time last month, with messages sent to millions of smartphones. -
Action urged to cut gas cooker health risks (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 15:03:53)
Gas cookers harm the environment and have been linked to respiratory disease, campaigners warn. -
Boris Johnson: Former PM meets Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 14:36:53)
The former US president is one of several Republicans Mr Johnson has met on a trip to the US this week. -
What happens next in the Margaret Ferrier case? (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 14:04:24)
If the MP is suspended for breaking Covid rules, a by-election is more likely - but not certain. -
Ministry of Defence condemns 'desecration' of Royal Navy wrecks (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 13:04:44)
Reports suggest scavengers have targeted two British ships sunk in Asia during World War Two. -
Darlington: Labour to lead council with Lib Dem coalition deal (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 12:27:20)
It comes after the Conservatives were ousted from power in this month's local council elections. -
Rise in migration from India to NI, report suggests (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 11:13:50)
Changes to the visa system for high-skilled and medical workers attracts people from Asian countries. -
PPE: Supplier of millions of 'not fit for use' gowns received £47m dividends (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 05:21:32)
Chemical Intelligence won £162m of government contracts to supply personal protective equipment. -
Migration: Missed targets and a Tory obsession (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 00:18:33)
How did a promise to get net migration down to the "tens of thousands" go unfulfilled for 13 years? -
Migration: Moving target Tories keep trying to hit (BBC News - Politics 2023-05-26 00:18:33)
How did a promise to get net migration down to the "tens of thousands" go unfulfilled for 13 years?