Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-22
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Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 16:21:17)
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". -
Teen boys' rape sentences to be reviewed by government (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 15:55:31)
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. -
Attorney General to review teen boys' rape sentences (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 15:55:31)
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. -
Cafe owner 'deeply disappointed' by Reform UK visit (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 14:55:33)
Reform have hit back at the criticisms suggesting they were "politically influenced". -
UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 14:02:34)
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right". -
Teen boys rape sentences to be reviewed by government (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 13:38:07)
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. -
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas backs call to remove Ukraine flag outside Senedd (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 12:23:06)
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. -
Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 12:16:29)
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim. -
Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 11:33:35)
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged. -
Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout' (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 11:26:12)
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout -
Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 10:58:11)
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June. -
'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 10:07:06)
Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused. -
Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000 (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 10:01:20)
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections. -
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 09:36:13)
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged. -
Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 09:35:21)
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. -
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 07:57:00)
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons". -
Government borrowing higher than expected in April (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 07:35:57)
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. -
Reform MS says Ukraine flag should not fly at 'virtue signalling' Welsh Parliament (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-22 05:17:33)
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.