Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-13
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Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 22:31:34)
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 20:22:51)
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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Income tax changes unveiled in Scottish Budget (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 18:06:33)
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 18:06:33)
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales' parliament returns (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 17:18:43)
There were heated exchanges in the Senedd as party leaders sketched out their election campaigns.
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Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 16:32:22)
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
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MPs step up calls to block Chinese mega-embassy (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 16:03:26)
The government insists no decision has been made as MPs on all sides warn of a threat to national security.
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UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 15:58:14)
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.
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New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 14:21:42)
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
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New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 13:20:26)
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
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I'm not racist, says Reform MS who used Chinese slur (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 13:10:41)
Laura Anne Jones apologised for using the slur, saying it was a term "used for a takeaway" when she was a child.
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Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5 (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 12:53:15)
The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.
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Stop making excuses and blaming the system, says Streeting (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 12:39:52)
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.
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Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 12:39:52)
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.
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Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 11:39:46)
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.
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Minister will not be drawn on police chief future (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 09:50:24)
An independent report into the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is expected this week.
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Lying ban for politicians in Wales prompts free speech fears (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 06:14:44)
A report says the proposed bill, to be debated on Tuesday, would be "extraordinary as drafted".
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Tax and spending plans to be revealed in Scottish Budget (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 06:01:51)
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
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MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 03:56:14)
Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.
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MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-13 03:56:14)
Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.