Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-02-05
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Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10 (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 22:02:53)
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal. -
Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 18:58:25)
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal. -
What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador? (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 15:40:56)
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve? -
Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 15:03:51)
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s. -
Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer? (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 14:38:21)
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM. -
Community investment 'backs people' - Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 14:04:39)
Keir Starmer says the expansion of a government scheme could benefit towns in East Sussex. -
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 13:50:25)
The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged after a close vote but opens the door to cuts later this year. -
Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 13:47:13)
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was "battle hardened". -
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies' (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 13:01:22)
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not know when he was appointed US ambassador. -
Farage apology over school racism allegations does not go far enough, ex-pupil says (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 12:59:46)
The Reform UK leader was challenged on allegations of racism at his former school in a BBC documentary. -
Farage unveils Reform UK's Welsh leader (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 12:10:03)
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK's Welsh leader at a rally in Newport. -
Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 06:41:55)
Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC's political editor writes. -
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-05 06:11:30)
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner.