Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-06-26
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Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 21:36:32)
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood. -
PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 19:46:03)
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood. -
PM considers welfare concessions in rebel MP talks (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 16:46:50)
Keir Starmer has been personally calling some Labour MPs to win them over ahead of a vote next week. -
Zohran Mamdani pulls off New York politic upset (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 13:17:01)
The young left-wing politician, Zohran Mamdani, is poised to become the Democratic nominee for New York mayor after a surprise election win. -
What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected? (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 13:09:22)
More than 160 MPs are trying to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system. -
Starmer changes tone in bid to win back Labour MPs (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 12:54:55)
The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts. -
PM confirms talks with rebels over welfare concessions (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 11:33:11)
The prime minister said talks would continue in the "coming days" with Labour MPs who oppose the plans. -
Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 09:17:45)
The woman driving the car that hit the 19-year-old's bike left the UK under diplomatic immunity laws. -
Council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 07:48:56)
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns. -
Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says (BBC News - Politics 2025-06-26 07:07:33)
A source confirms to the BBC that the governemnt is holding talks with Labour MPs about proposals for welfare reforms.