Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-02-11
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UK will bolster troops in Norway to counter Russian threat (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 11:54:23)
British troops in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 to address Russia's "greatest" threat since the Cold War. -
Reform leader quits as council probes racism claims (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 11:47:36)
Councillor Chris Large resigns as Staffordshire Reform leader, just days after being appointed. -
Lib Dems plan to replace Treasury with growth department (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 11:01:45)
The party's deputy leader says the move would end the "doom loop" of "short-term Treasury tax grabs". -
New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 08:55:59)
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government's 10-year strategy is a "turning point" for schools. -
Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 04:19:58)
Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes. -
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic' (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-11 03:39:02)
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.