Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-10-31
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Reform UK councillor defects to the Conservatives (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 16:12:16)
James Buchan says Reform UK lacks experience and ambition and made him feel "uncomfortable". -
Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 15:32:30)
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure. -
No free bus passes for under 22s, says government (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 10:48:03)
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. -
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 09:15:39)
The chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home. -
'Rude' councillor urged to apologise to officers (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 06:27:01)
A standards committee concludes Patrick Kittererick's behaviour breached the code of conduct. -
Birmingham was not bankrupt in 2023, say experts (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 06:25:14)
In a letter to the government, signatories claim figures used were "materially misstated". -
Sultana says new party is aiming to 'run government' (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 06:00:14)
Changing "people's lives for the better" requires "winning state power", the Coventry South MP says. -
£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-31 00:10:19)
UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further.