Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-04-04
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Falklands surprised to be on Trump's 'worst offenders' list (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 17:22:48)
The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US. -
Lawyer queries Reform UK investigation into Rupert Lowe (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 17:07:54)
MP for Great Yarmouth Rupert Lowe strongly denies accusations of bullying and harassment upheld by a KC. -
Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 15:43:03)
The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque". -
Mile-long queue at Birmingham waste site as bin strike continues (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 15:32:08)
The council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike. -
Reform UK candidate suspended over pro-Jimmy Savile posts (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 14:46:04)
Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended. -
Deep coal mine plans officially dropped (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 14:38:42)
Plans for the first deep coal mine in the UK in more than 30 years are officially abandoned. -
No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 14:09:39)
The foreign secretary says British people will be "very concerned" about the impact of Trump's tariffs. -
Mile-long queue at mobile waste collection site (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 13:25:45)
The city council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike. -
Call to ban catapults receives government response (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 11:22:52)
A parliamentary petition collects more than 18,000 signatures after attacks across the South East. -
Lib Dems promise 'grown up' politics ahead of election (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 09:38:33)
The party helped Labour to pass the Welsh government's budget last month. -
Chris Mason: Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 06:20:39)
How could Trump's tariffs impact economic growth? Our political editor, Chris Mason, explains. -
'Bin strike has left us with a 7ft dumping ground' (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 05:17:47)
Residents in Sparkbrook say the stench and the number of rats are unbearable and pose a health risk. -
Pylon plans could spark mass social unrest - Plaid (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 05:09:40)
A green energy company is threatening landowners with legal action as they deny access requests. -
London mayor could overturn council bans on late venues (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-04 04:55:39)
Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications.