Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-05-27
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Council pays £470k for own Clean Air Zone breaches (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 23:32:47)
One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements. -
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 23:17:16)
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings. -
One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 21:30:51)
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many. -
Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 19:27:47)
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay. -
Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 17:09:38)
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster. -
Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 16:47:55)
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. -
Prosecution opens case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 16:10:14)
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. -
Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 15:16:45)
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June. -
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 14:49:16)
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre". -
Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate? (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 14:02:11)
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening. -
Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 10:54:56)
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable". -
Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 10:15:14)
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions. -
'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 08:38:39)
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep changing its leaders. -
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 07:39:33)
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap. -
Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial (BBC News - Politics 2026-05-27 05:07:38)
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.