Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-06-02
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Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 18:08:27)
The government accepts plans to invest in new submarines, munitions and a greater focus on cyber-warfare. -
Britain's defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 18:04:59)
The review was asked to keep to a target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. It's clear more will be needed for full implementation. -
France reviewing small boat policing tactics, Cooper says (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 17:48:45)
The home secretary tells MPs she is pressing the French government for action to tackle crossings. -
Minister apologises for grooming gangs report delay (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 17:26:14)
Home Office minister Jess Phillips tells MPs an audit into grooming gangs will be published "very shortly". -
At a glance: Key points from government's defence strategy (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 17:16:30)
Sir Keir Starmer has announced the findings of a "root and branch" review of the UK's defence capabilities -
Government's football regulator chair choice faces inquiry (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 17:08:52)
The government's proposed choice of David Kogan as chair of English football's new independent regulator faces a "full inquiry" by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. -
UK backs Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 16:16:56)
As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup. -
Fourth man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 15:28:40)
Man arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. -
Labour MP failed to declare relationship with union boss (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 14:17:23)
Mary Foy lobbied on behalf of the Fire Brigades Union when it was run by her partner. -
PM accepts need for clarity on winter fuel payments (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 09:46:56)
Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants more pensioners to be eligible but is yet to set out full details. -
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 08:52:59)
The defence review on Monday is expected to recommend the armed forces move to "warfighting readiness". -
Reform to begin 'Doge' audits of local councils (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 07:53:51)
Reform says a team lead by an as-yet unnamed tech entrepreneur will review council spending in Kent. -
Reform to begin Musk-style audits of councils (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 07:53:51)
Reform says a team lead by an as-yet unnamed tech entrepreneur will review council spending in Kent. -
The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 06:22:46)
The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords. -
Government AI copyright plan suffers fourth House of Lords defeat (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-02 06:22:46)
The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.