Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-18
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Is Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-18 19:29:12)
Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job. -
Irish PM dodges potential St Patrick's Day bruises at Trump meeting (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-18 15:31:13)
BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting. -
How could assisted dying laws change in England and Wales? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-18 14:05:39)
MSPs rejected legalising assisted dying in Scotland, but a separate bill is being considered in England and Wales. -
Analysis: Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-18 09:21:14)
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to. -
Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-18 09:21:14)
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.