Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-25
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Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 22:33:55)
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. -
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 18:51:10)
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer. -
Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 17:41:21)
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster. -
Analysis: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 17:41:21)
In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster. -
Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 17:24:26)
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives. -
Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 15:17:19)
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence". -
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour's ruling body (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 12:53:36)
Labour sources say concerns were raised about the cost of a mayoral election and a "divisive campaign". -
'British FBI' will free up forces to tackle everyday crime, home secretary says (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 10:04:42)
The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will be part of wider reforms. -
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP candidate (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 08:31:29)
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election. -
Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 02:12:17)
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security". -
Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 01:33:57)
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad. -
I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-25 00:54:33)
The Tory leader opens up about her life and career - and chooses her favourite music - on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.