Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-02-03
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Starmer denies breaking Covid rules with voice coach (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 23:17:50)
Leonie Miller was invited to coach the then-opposition leader on his response to Johnson's Brexit deal. -
Millions face council tax rise of more than 5% (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 22:07:34)
The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases. -
How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK? (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 18:32:13)
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK? -
UK 'not choosing between US and EU', as Trump threatens tariffs (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 17:10:02)
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK. -
'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 16:35:25)
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife. -
UK-US trade fair, No 10 says in face of tariff fears (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 14:34:18)
Downing Street responds as Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK. -
Man denies plot to sabotage Boris Johnson's party (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 14:01:42)
Tim Speers is accused of planning to disrupt the wedding celebrations for Boris and Carrie Johnson. -
I let child abuse survivors down - Welsh Lib Dem leader (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 12:57:17)
Jane Dodds says she will continue as leader despite criticism of her time in the Church of England. -
Phillipson says new Ofsted report cards will help 'stuck' schools (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 12:41:37)
Ofsted scrapped its single-word judgements for schools after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. -
Phillipson says new Ofsted report cards will help struggling schools (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 12:41:37)
Ofsted scrapped its single-word judgements for schools after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. -
Archibald to become economy minister in Sinn Féin reshuffle (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 12:31:10)
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said she was very confident in the team after the party's reshuffle following Conor Murphy's resignation. -
Positive start for Stormont but more to do after first year - NI leaders (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 10:35:24)
NI leaders give their verdict on progress one year after the restoration of devolution at Stormont. -
Starmer first UK PM to join EU leaders' meeting since Brexit (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 06:57:24)
The trip is part of what the PM calls a "reset" between the UK and the European Union. -
Keir Starmer first UK PM to join EU meeting since Brexit (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 06:57:24)
The trip is part of what the PM calls a "reset" between the UK and the European Union. -
Battle lines drawn over 'monstrous' pylons and solar farm 'wastelands' (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 06:00:08)
Are solar panel fields and giant pylons the price of energy decarbonisation by 2030? - Panorama investigates. -
Starmer first PM to join EU leaders' meeting since Brexit (BBC News - Politics 2025-02-03 00:13:24)
The trip is part of what the PM calls a "reset" between the UK and the European Union.