Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-19
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Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 19:26:50)
The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters". -
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 18:08:20)
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands. -
More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 16:49:40)
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken". -
John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 16:01:13)
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet. -
By-elections to replace former MPs set for next month (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 15:18:56)
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month -
Makerfield by-election candidates announced (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 14:56:51)
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield? -
How would a Labour leadership contest work? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 14:52:25)
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? -
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 14:34:17)
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out. -
Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 14:30:09)
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers. -
Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 13:43:54)
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. -
Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 13:07:41)
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. -
Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 12:52:33)
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. -
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 12:28:07)
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. -
By-election to replace Stephen Flynn set for next month (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 11:41:19)
Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month. -
MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 10:46:48)
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families". -
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 09:06:50)
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government. -
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 08:17:52)
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen. -
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-19 05:42:52)
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.