Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-11-21
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Peers trying to block assisted dying, claims MP behind bill (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 18:18:38)
Kim Leadbeater says the draft law is approaching a "crunch point" after peers suggested more than 1,000 changes.
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Judge me at next election, Starmer tells doubters (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 18:00:21)
The PM tells the BBC he has made "good steps" on the cost-of-living but it will take time to turn the country around.
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MP tells Commons he was raped after night out (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 17:49:22)
Josh Newbury, MP for Cannock Chase, says he does not remember details from the night he was raped.
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Second MP quits new left-wing Your Party group (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 16:51:28)
He is the second MP to leave the group, which has been dominated by internal tensions.
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The ex-Reform UK leader who took bribes, made pro-Russia speeches (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 16:11:09)
Nathan Gill has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison after admitting taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
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Former Welsh Reform leader jailed for pro-Russia bribery (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 16:10:54)
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
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Starmer and Zelensky discuss US peace plan for Ukraine (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 14:53:08)
There are concerns some of the reported proposals appear to heavily reflect many of Moscow's demands.
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Ex mayor Joe Anderson denies bribery and misconduct (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 13:57:06)
Joe Anderson has denied charges including "sending himself threatening letters".
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Nathan Gill gives 'no comment' interview after arrest (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 13:37:08)
Gill attended a police interview on 3 March 2022, and 'answered no comment to all queries'.
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Watch the moment Nathan Gill is sentenced (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 13:29:54)
Gill was sentenced to a total of ten-and-a-half years in prison.
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UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 10:52:31)
A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead.
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Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 10:07:19)
The prime minister also says an "independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended".
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Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 09:18:02)
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
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BBC confronts ex-Reform politician over pro-Russian bribes (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 09:12:02)
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted to bribery and will be sentenced later.
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BBC confronts ex-Reform politician over bribes (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 08:42:12)
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
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Government borrowing for October higher than expected (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 08:15:57)
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.
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Starmer labels Farage 'spineless' over handling of racism claims (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 08:07:23)
The PM accuses Farage of not adequately explain reports of racist comments it is alleged he made while at school.
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How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 06:22:36)
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
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Being a mum is harder than being deputy first minister, says Kate Forbes (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 06:20:34)
The politician once tipped to be Scotland's leader talks about why she is walking away.
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Funding NHS facilities with private finance a breach of manifesto, Labour MPs say (BBC News - Politics 2025-11-21 06:01:22)
The government is considering using taxpayer money and private finance to build new health centres.