Day Headlines in Politics News: 2024-12-20
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Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron' (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 18:36:38)
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour". -
Ex-first minister Carwyn Jones to get peerage (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 17:54:15)
Mr Jones, first minister from 2009-18, left after the death of Carl Sargeant. -
Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassador (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 16:52:31)
The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government. -
Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 16:29:18)
Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff. -
Labour appoints 30 new peers including Sue Gray (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 15:20:00)
Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff. -
Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 14:23:14)
The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs. -
Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 13:47:35)
Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer. -
Rejected data centre gets approval after appeal (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 12:22:40)
A decision by Buckinghamshire Council is overturned by the housing secretary. -
Government borrowing at three-year low for November (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 10:46:27)
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. -
Labour veteran Peter Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 09:03:16)
The former cabinet minister will take on the vital role of building relations with the Trump administration. -
Government borrowing lower than expected in November (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 08:36:42)
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. -
Has Swinney got the SNP 'back on the front foot'? (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 06:18:53)
From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024. -
Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealed (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 02:35:31)
Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads. -
Get on with fixing potholes, PM tells councils (BBC News - Politics 2024-12-20 02:35:31)
Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.