Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-04-27
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Five things to look out for in the leaders' debate (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 21:26:14)
With just over a week until the Senedd election, here are five things to look out for in the leaders' debate. -
Ed Davey backs Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds after rift (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 16:46:36)
Sir Ed previously said Dodds should reflect on her position, and recently campaigned in Wales without her. -
Deal 'within sight' to end Birmingham bin strike (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 15:47:20)
A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt. -
Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 14:17:01)
No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote. -
Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 13:40:04)
Charles Whitford says he is sorry about emails he sent to residents about St George's flags. -
Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 11:26:28)
The Conservatives say the PM misled Parliament "multiple times" and that the Privileges Committee should investigate. -
Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 10:38:26)
The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils. -
Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 09:19:11)
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president. -
Online safety campaigners 'desperate to be heard' (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 08:52:17)
Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants. -
Esther Ghey's dismay over PM meeting tech bosses first (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 05:24:03)
Brianna Ghey's mum says it's "equally important" he hears from bereaved families about online safety. -
King's visit to 'revitalise' relationship with US, says UK ambassador (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-27 02:53:25)
The UK's ambassador to the US welcomes the state visit, at a difficult time for UK and US relations.