Day Headlines in Politics News: 2024-10-11
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Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 17:04:04)
Reports have suggested the plan is at risk after comments made by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. -
No 10 'appalled' by Israel attacks on UN bases (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 16:45:19)
On Thursday, two UN peacekeepers were wounded after an Israeli tank fired towards at bases in southern Lebanon. -
Plaid leader says Wales has real chance for change (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 15:39:18)
Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales has opportunity to change its government after 25 years of Labour rule. -
MP launches campaign for 5p Freddo bars (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 13:01:42)
Patrick Hurley says he was inspired to start a petition by students in his constituency. -
Capital gains tax must be adapted, says MP (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 12:24:11)
Stroud's new MP Dr Simon Opher is quizzed by a constituent on how the housing crisis can be tackled. -
Firms 'pausing' hiring and investing ahead of Budget (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 12:04:02)
A leading business group says firms are delaying decisions before getting "more clarity" over the government's policies. -
Wales has chance for a fresh start - Plaid leader (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 11:47:53)
Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales has opportunity to change its government after 25 years of Labour rule. -
Jenrick says he regrets order to paint over murals (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 11:05:57)
Former immigration minister faced criticism after ordering removal of cartoons from asylum centre. -
Warning of UK slowdown despite August pick-up (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 08:12:18)
The economy grew by 0.2% but there is a warning that the "broader picture" is one of "slowing growth". -
Council of Nations tackles challenge of UK power-sharing (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 05:28:33)
The prime minister and the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and England's mayors will meet in Edinburgh. -
Justice for Novichok victims 'unlikely' - Theresa May (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 02:20:44)
The former PM hopes the family of Dawn Sturgess will “take comfort” from the forthcoming inquiry. -
Justice for Novichok victims 'unlikely', says May (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 02:20:44)
The former PM hopes the family of Dawn Sturgess will “take comfort” from the forthcoming inquiry. -
Ministers to consider scrapping short jail terms (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 01:15:45)
Shorter sentences are among the options in a review expected to be headed by former Tory MP David Gauke. -
UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions (BBC News - Politics 2024-10-11 00:09:00)
The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.