Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-02
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Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 18:19:01)
The PM told MPs that Trump had expressed his disagreement with the decision not to get involved in the initial strikes. -
Is the UK now involved in Iran conflict? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 18:05:15)
Ben Wright explains why the UK agreed for the US to British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites. -
Weekend voting to be piloted in May elections (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 16:45:49)
Findings from the experiment will be published later this year and inform future electoral reform. -
MPs' pay to rise by 5% to £98,599 a year from April (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 16:06:17)
Westminster's expenses watchdog says MPs are dealing with higher levels of complex casework and abuse. -
Farage calls for changes to election voting rules (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 15:39:33)
The Reform UK leader says postal voting should be restricted to those with a 'valid reason'. -
Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 13:12:30)
This is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too. -
Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 13:00:08)
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said. -
Labour promises to replace Wales' largest hospital if it wins Senedd election (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 12:34:04)
Eluned Morgan said Labour would redevelop hospitals in Cardiff and Wrexham, and support a new one in west Wales. -
Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 12:30:29)
Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes. -
More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 10:34:31)
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios. -
Iranian drone hit RAF base, Cyprus president says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 07:40:00)
No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said. -
Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 06:28:21)
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May. -
Reform council deputy admits post image was AI (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 06:16:15)
Darren Grimes says the picture was used for "illustrative purposes" in his blog. -
Labour promises same-day mental health services if it wins Senedd election (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 06:09:37)
Eluned Morgan will promise better mental health services as she launches her Senedd election campaign. -
RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-02 05:24:27)
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.