Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-14
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Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 12:41:58)
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:31:47)
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.
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Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:20:24)
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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Police called as council votes to shelve election (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:17:24)
About 50 protesters turned up to the extraordinary meeting at Redditch Borough Council.
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Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 11:10:03)
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
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Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 06:28:00)
Redditch Borough Council votes in favour of delaying May elections.
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Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 01:11:08)
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
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Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-14 01:11:08)
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.