Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-01-28
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Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 21:00:09)
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach. -
High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 17:38:37)
Industry bodies say post-Grenfell safety regulations are frustrating broadband upgrades in tall buildings. -
Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 17:24:02)
The Earl of Shrewsbury broke rules on claiming travel expenses, a conduct committee finds. -
First minister's 'car crash interview' highlights old Labour divisions (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 17:04:10)
The relationship between UK and Welsh Labour is under the microscope after Eluned Morgan failed to back the prime minister. -
Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 17:00:26)
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays. -
Chagos discussions with US continue, says Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 17:00:10)
The prime minister says he has discussed the deal with Donald Trump, but there are concerns in Whitehall the US could withdraw support for the agreement. -
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 15:27:40)
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. -
WhatsApp group councillors breached standards (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 14:59:52)
A report finds Labour councillors in Tameside's Denton wards breached code of conduct. -
First Minister refuses to answer questions over devolved policing (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 14:36:48)
First Minister Eluned Morgan responds to questions from BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis. -
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, as he lands in Beijing (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 13:32:07)
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. -
Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 12:56:42)
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way". -
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 12:16:59)
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing -
Wales' first minister refuses to support Keir Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 12:15:28)
Eluned Morgan repeatedly refused to say if the prime minister is good at his job in a BBC interview. -
Chris Mason reports from the tarmac in Beijing (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 11:01:44)
Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first time a UK prime minister has visited the country since 2018 -
Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 09:25:31)
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case. -
Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 08:16:54)
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a candidate. -
Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election? (BBC News - Politics 2026-01-28 06:07:03)
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives - but what does that mean for her constituents?