Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-06-25
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Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 18:20:54)
Conversations are continuing at the heart of government on the least worst course of action in the face of a significant backbench rebellion. -
Give public a say on prison sentences, says Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 16:43:30)
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says members of the public should have a say on whether sentences are too harsh or lenient. -
PM defends leadership amid growing welfare rebellion (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 16:07:10)
More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill. -
UK to buy nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 13:22:33)
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation". -
Welfare vote will go ahead says Rayner, despite rebellion (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 12:57:55)
More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill. -
UK to purchase nuclear-carrying F-35A fighter jets (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 12:13:13)
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation". -
MP brands Tice 'pathetic' in RAF base security row (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 10:41:46)
A Derbyshire MP has backed a female commanding officer at a recently vandalised RAF base. -
Chris Mason: On welfare, something will have to give (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 10:26:41)
The stand-off between rebellious Labour MPs and ministers over benefit changes cannot last. -
Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 08:38:00)
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation -
More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appeals (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 08:00:01)
More than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government's welfare reform legislation. -
Reform council told to reconsider flag policy (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 07:33:57)
A Leicestershire County Council scrutiny group heard there was "too grey an area" in the policy. -
Government feared 'harassing' Post Office victims over claims (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 07:32:22)
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation -
Union denies 'targeting' school linked to bins boss (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-25 05:15:02)
The Unite union strongly denies the accusation made by the leader of Birmingham City Council.