Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-08-28
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PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 18:58:24)
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table". -
Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 17:04:28)
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. -
South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 14:22:07)
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses. -
Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 14:18:56)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK -
UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 12:16:34)
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft. -
FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 11:48:28)
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government. -
Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-28 07:40:00)
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.