Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-03-11
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Ministers scrap green heating plans for new homes (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 20:05:57)
Acting net-zero secretary Gillian Martin told MSPs the legislation, drafted by the Scottish Greens, would "make people poorer." -
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 17:57:49)
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks. -
Starmer tells ministers to avoid outsourcing decisions (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 15:37:48)
The PM suggests ministers should take a more active role in delivering the government's priorities. -
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 15:00:25)
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls. -
Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 13:40:02)
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman. -
Police launch investigation into MP Rupert Lowe (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 13:04:32)
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman. -
Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 12:57:08)
The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is being introduced in Parliament later. -
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 12:29:20)
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. -
Welsh-only names for all Senedd seats in 2026 (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 12:19:15)
The Democracy and Boundary Commission issues its final decisions for next year's Senedd expansion. -
Former MP decides to stand as independent (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-11 11:10:19)
Ex-MP Ruth George says hundreds wanted her to stand as an independent candidate for Whaley Bridge.