Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-02-20
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Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 22:29:22)
UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them
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Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 19:02:14)
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.
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UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 17:35:35)
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.
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Calls for Andrew to be removed from royal line of succession (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 16:42:05)
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.
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'Nasty' councillor jailed for coercive behaviour (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 14:40:46)
Ex-Reform UK councillor for Cliftonville, Daniel Taylor, receives a prison term and loses his seat.
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Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 12:50:17)
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Lib Dems win by-election after Reform controversy (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 11:43:04)
Reform had pulled support for its Redcar and Cleveland Council candidate over offensive posts.
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Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 11:11:01)
Charles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.
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Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 11:05:15)
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Greens win seat from Labour in city by-election (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 10:05:28)
Green candidate Aasiya Bora is elected in the Stoneygate ward, with Labour finishing second.
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Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 09:22:56)
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.
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UK government finances better than expected in January (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 08:33:57)
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Minister refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 07:09:12)
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.
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Defence minister refuses to give timescale on troubled Ajax armoured vehicles (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 07:09:12)
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.
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Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 06:03:06)
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.
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Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being 'cash cows' (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-20 06:00:48)
Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.