Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-23
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Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 22:52:28)
The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales. -
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 22:48:04)
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday. -
Chris Mason: Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Trump (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:57:18)
This past week could mark a turning point in the relationship between the UK prime minister and the US president. -
Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:38:46)
Some NI Executive departments are keeping “under review” their subscriptions to social media site X. -
Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:33:50)
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to enter the contest to be Labour's candidate. -
250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:28:47)
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures. -
Chris Mason: Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:15:46)
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result. -
Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 18:15:46)
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result. -
Labour MPs divided over potential Andy Burnham return (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 16:18:36)
Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election. -
Councillor who defected from Reform told to resign (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 15:25:57)
The Tories regain control of a council as a politician jumps ship after winning for Reform in May. -
Government overturns decision on solar park (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 14:29:05)
The park near Chippenham, which will cover 114 hectares, was originally rejected by a council. -
'My chippy was mistakenly targeted by Reform boycott' (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 14:11:43)
Marco Valente said his business had been targeted by a flyer which linked him to Reform candidate Romano Valente by mistake. -
Trump 'wrong' to claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line, Downing Street says (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 13:03:41)
The US president says Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" - despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict. -
Scottish government facing legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidence (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 12:40:08)
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents. -
Scottish government facing legal action over failure to hand over Sturgeon inquiry files (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 12:40:08)
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents. -
Health Secretary to meet dad over diabetes plea (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 11:40:40)
John Story says he is "cautiously optimistic" the health secretary will stay true to his word. -
Trump's claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line sparks outrage in UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 11:10:58)
The US president says Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" - despite 457 UK military deaths in the conflict. -
Andy Burnham faces decision on bid to return as MP (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 09:19:01)
Some of Sir Keir Starmer's allies say they will try to stop Burnham from standing in a by-election. -
Trump's claim about Nato troops in Afghanistan is disappointing, minister says (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 09:14:29)
The US president said allied troops had "stayed a little back" during the war in Afghanistan. -
Trump backed down over Greenland because he heard UK’s concerns, says Lammy (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-23 05:59:34)
The deputy PM says the US President rowed back on threats after UK stood up for Denmark's sovereignty.