Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-12
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Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 23:49:28)
In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?
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A bin, two foxes and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 16:16:18)
The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.
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Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 13:55:51)
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.
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Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 13:06:22)
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
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Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 12:18:46)
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
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Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 11:32:57)
Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-12 02:29:56)
A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.