Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-26
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Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 23:28:21)
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely. -
Massive overhaul of England and Wales policing announced (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 19:08:29)
The home secretary told Parliament she wants to make better use of technology - such as live facial recognition and AI. -
Minister claims 'sabotage' behind Chagos debate delay (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 18:58:11)
The Conservatives have raised further concerns after Donald Trump described the agreement as a "great act of stupidity". -
Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 18:41:16)
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight. -
Suella Braverman: Proud right-winger becomes latest defector to Reform (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 18:30:38)
The former home secretary has become the latest senior Tory to join Nigel Farage's party. -
Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 18:08:11)
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens. -
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 15:05:35)
She becomes the third sitting Tory MP to join Nigel Farage's party in the last eleven days. -
Why was Andy Burnham blocked to become an MP? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 14:18:04)
The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what's been going on. -
Chris Mason: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 13:30:17)
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election. -
Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 13:30:17)
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election. -
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 13:20:12)
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight. -
Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 12:08:01)
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton. -
Police to be set 15-minute response target for some 999 calls (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 10:28:05)
The Home Office says its plans to cut red tape will see officers spending more time out on the streets. -
Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, Phillipson tells teachers (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 07:31:23)
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime. -
Can a council do five days' work in four? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-26 06:34:04)
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?