Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-04-22
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 23:11:24)
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. -
Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 18:23:37)
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him. -
Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 18:23:37)
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him. -
PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 16:13:55)
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson. -
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 13:13:14)
The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links with a convicted sex offender. -
UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 08:38:11)
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK. -
Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 08:07:16)
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister. -
Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-22 05:28:01)
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.