Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-03-28
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Reform UK launches 'most ambitious' local election campaign (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 23:59:23)
Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May. -
Reform UK launch 'most ambitious' local election campaign (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 22:48:33)
Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May. -
Labour councillors resign over Starmer's leadership (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 20:05:20)
The three councillors say they disagree with recent policy choices taken by the Westminster party. -
Minister threatens to override new sentencing rules in 'two-tier' row (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 16:22:22)
It follows a row with the Sentencing Council over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced. -
Reform UK to launch local election campaign (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 16:04:29)
Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May. -
PM hails £415m boost for North of England rail (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 15:45:51)
Sir Keir Starmer says upgrading rail connections could "massively improve" people's lives. -
Authority to scrap public questions at meetings (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 14:03:47)
Opponents criticise the plan which will see Mayor Ben Houchen hold Question Time events instead. -
First minister refuses to back welfare cuts (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 13:55:04)
Eluned Morgan refuses to back benefit cuts announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this week. -
Trump giving too much ground on Ukraine, says Farage (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 13:19:04)
The Reform UK leader says Russia appears to be "getting far too much" in US-led ceasefire talks. -
Major funding package to improve rail services (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 12:56:51)
Sir Keir Starmer says the "new" cash will go towards the Transpennine electrification scheme. -
Starmer reveals £415m funding for North rail link (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 12:56:51)
Sir Keir Starmer says the "new" cash will go towards the Transpennine electrification scheme. -
PM's spokesman quits Downing Street after nine months (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 12:53:55)
Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says "it's time to pass the baton" on in a shake-up of the PM's media team. -
Sentencing body rebuffs minister in 'two-tier' row (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 12:42:42)
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she is "extremely disappointed" by the sentencing council decision. -
PM's communications chief quits after nine months (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 10:56:01)
Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says "it's time to pass the baton" on in a shake-up of the PM's media team. -
UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 10:41:54)
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports. -
UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 09:17:35)
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tariff on exports. -
Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 00:05:48)
Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire. -
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along (BBC News - Politics 2025-03-28 00:00:13)
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge