Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-08-06
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Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 23:32:12)
The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.
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Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 22:01:11)
The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues.
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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 21:00:05)
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
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North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 15:48:00)
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use.
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SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 15:14:07)
The luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement.
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Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 13:56:53)
The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.
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Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at record high (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 13:45:46)
The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.
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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 13:26:47)
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.
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The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 13:22:26)
BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.
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Local Reform Facebook page criticised Welsh minister for talking about family tragedy (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 12:29:44)
A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.
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Reform Facebook page accuses Plaid minister of using husband's death for political gain (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 12:29:44)
A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.
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New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 12:27:53)
Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month.
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Reform pledges to reward public for illegal working tip-offs (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 12:14:57)
The party says it would pay for information leading to successful action against employers breaking the law.
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Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 07:28:08)
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.
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Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 06:31:15)
The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that £270bn more was being spent on defence.
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What will Devon's four new councils mean for you? (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 05:08:09)
The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-06 05:00:13)
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.