Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-05-29
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MSPs back tobacco ban plan for 'smoke free generation' (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 20:10:34)
MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes.
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Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 15:22:10)
The shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground.
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Simon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal? (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 13:04:54)
The news raises questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal
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Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 12:12:29)
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
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Farage would crash economy like Truss, says Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 11:56:10)
The prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary.
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Police drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 11:06:58)
Surrey Police say there is "insufficient evidence to proceed" and no further action will be taken.
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Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger' (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 10:02:15)
Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report.
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UK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategy (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 08:14:30)
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.
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Starmer to liken Farage to Truss in policy attack (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 02:33:52)
The PM's comments suggest the prime minister sees Farage as his principal political adversary.
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Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supply (BBC News - Politics 2025-05-29 01:49:43)
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.