Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-06-12
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Reform council brings in 'British values' flag rules (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 18:55:11)
The new Reform council leadership says it will meet LGBTQ+ and disabled staff over their concerns. -
Peers criticise £9.6m House of Lords front door (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 18:20:59)
Upgrades to the Peers' Entrance have been branded a "white elephant and a disaster". -
Labour must tell its working class story, says minister (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 16:59:30)
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says his party must get better at countering Nigel Farage's message. -
Crisis-hit Croydon Council needs reset, MP says (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 16:20:23)
Jim McMahon said the council's financial position was "deteriorating rapidly" and unable to improve. -
Bangladesh leader declines to meet Tulip Siddiq (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 15:17:56)
Muhammad Yunus says he has confidence in the Bangladeshi authorities investigating the Labour MP. -
Lyons dismisses resignation calls over Larne attack Facebook post (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 15:06:36)
A crowd attacked the leisure centre hours after a minister revealed that migrants were being temporarily housed there. -
British sovereignty over Gibraltar sacrosanct, says Lammy (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 14:16:47)
It comes after the UK agreed a deal with the European Union over the territory's post-Brexit future. -
No threat to British sovereignty over Gibraltar deal, says Lammy (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 14:16:47)
It comes after the UK agreed a deal with the European Union over the territory's post-Brexit future. -
O'Neill calls for Lyons to resign over Facebook post ahead of Larne attack (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 12:52:51)
A crowd attacked the leisure centre hours after a minister revealed that migrants were being temporarily housed there. -
Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 12:13:32)
Leading artists said the bill needed to be changed to protect them from having their work copied by AI. -
Drakeford loses temper with Plaid leader (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 11:47:10)
Drakeford accuses Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "very bad at listening" as he is heckled. -
Minister under pressure over Facebook post ahead of Larne attack (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 11:39:10)
A crowd of about 100 people attacked the leisure centre hours after a minister revealed that migrants were being temporarily housed there. -
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 11:38:26)
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow. -
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 10:12:13)
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest. -
Chris Mason: Reeves and Starmer can't escape sluggish economy (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 09:49:47)
The PM and chancellor badged their Spending Review as start of a new chapter but the economic backdrop is inescapable. -
UK economy shrank in April as tax rises and US tariffs kicked in (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 08:13:20)
The figures are for April which is also when a hike in employers' National Insurance contributions kicked in. -
Leon Brittan's widow says 'no closure' from false abuse claims after case dropped (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 04:56:55)
Lady Diana Brittan says her falsely accused late husband's legacy has been permanently tarnished. -
US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 01:43:24)
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending. -
Chris Mason: This Spending Review is a gamble on patience in an era of impatience (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-12 00:15:45)
The big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.