Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-05-06
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India trade deal could undercut UK workers, opposition parties say (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 20:40:15)
The trade deal gives a tax break to Indian professionals, which critics say undercuts UK businesses. -
Wales' Labour first minister says she'll call out Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 16:08:29)
Eluned Morgan says she will "not stay silent" if the UK government takes decisions "we think will harm" Wales. -
Swinney vows action on GP appointment 'lottery' (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 15:47:03)
Scotland's first minister says the NHS will be at the heart of his government's plans for the coming year. -
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 15:21:13)
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports. -
UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 14:08:49)
The deal will give better access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market. -
Labour MPs' rage over election results simmers on (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 13:52:00)
Anger over the party's drubbing in last week's local elections has not dissipated over the weekend. -
Henry Zeffman: Labour MPs' rage over election results simmers on (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 13:52:00)
Anger over the party's drubbing in last week's local elections has not dissipated over the weekend. -
No 10 resists Labour calls for winter fuel rethink (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 13:33:35)
Calls to abandon cuts to the pensions top-up have grown in the wake of local election losses last week. -
Trans life could become 'unliveable' - Sturgeon (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 11:52:43)
The former first minister has spoken for the first time about the Supreme Court's judgement on the definition of a woman. -
Labour MPs rage over election results - but party divided on next steps (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 10:58:46)
Anger over the party's drubbing in last week's local elections has not dissipated over the weekend. -
Wales' Labour first minister says she will 'call out' Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 10:12:00)
Eluned Morgan says she will "not stay silent" if the UK government takes decisions "we think will harm" Wales. -
Ex-Runcorn MP blames Labour mistakes for election losses (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 10:07:33)
Mike Amesbury says Reform UK benefitted from government mistakes over welfare cuts. -
Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, says minister (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 09:58:31)
Wes Streeting says many voters "aren't happy" with axing the payment for millions of pensioners. -
Plan to modernise 1,000 GP practice buildings (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 08:15:55)
The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years. -
Visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 07:55:56)
People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans. -
First minister to 'call out' UK Labour welfare cuts (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-06 05:14:31)
Eluned Morgan will "call out" UK government welfare cuts but will not ask for them to be scrapped.