Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-06-23
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Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 23:07:34)
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen? -
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 23:01:55)
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same. -
'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 16:40:50)
The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services. -
Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 16:25:59)
Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester. -
Council leader chosen as Labour mayoral candidate (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 16:25:59)
Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester. -
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 16:03:45)
Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape. -
Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 15:59:22)
The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates. -
Ministers support Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 14:56:01)
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership. -
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 14:55:41)
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns. -
Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 14:50:24)
Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor. -
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 14:21:01)
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July. -
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 13:59:36)
Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates. -
Who could be the UK's next chancellor? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 12:05:11)
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances. -
Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 11:42:34)
Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP. -
Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 11:20:55)
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership. -
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 10:04:13)
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period. -
The Global Story (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 09:00:00)
How Brexit upended British politics -
What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on? (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 08:45:45)
North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union. -
Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation' (BBC News - Politics 2026-06-23 02:57:05)
Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race.