Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-07-09
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Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 22:17:48)
Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party. -
Government's watered-down benefits bill clears Commons (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 20:19:30)
The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month. -
Police preparing for Donald Trump to visit Scotland (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 17:13:16)
The US President is expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens later this month. -
Bin lorry drivers face axe as strike talks fail (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 16:29:27)
Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses saying they have "run out of time". -
Bin drivers could be axed as strike talks fail (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 16:02:45)
Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses saying they have "run out of time". -
UK must refuse to take male small boat migrants - Farage (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 14:23:01)
Downing Street is hoping to finalise a deal with the French President this week to tackle small boat crossings -
Bin strike talks break down as council quits (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 14:01:40)
Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses say they have "run out of time". -
Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 12:56:47)
The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise. -
Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse' (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 07:12:56)
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice. -
Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-09 06:59:13)
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.