Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-10-20
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Reform suspends four councillors after video leak (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 08:55:18)
The suspensions come after footage was leaked of a heated virtual meeting of Kent councillors. -
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 07:06:09)
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs. -
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 05:01:02)
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter". -
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 04:30:35)
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers. -
UK military to get powers to shoot down drones near bases (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 03:30:45)
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year. -
Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-20 01:06:54)
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.