Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-09-07
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Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 19:04:09)
Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish". -
UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 16:39:26)
The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit. -
Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 16:05:37)
John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget. -
Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 15:41:52)
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits. -
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 13:51:31)
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas. -
Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes in October Budget (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 12:48:28)
John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget. -
Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants arrive in boat (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 06:10:32)
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend. -
Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 06:05:36)
John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget. -
Protesters block roads in Portsmouth as 140 migrants rescued (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 02:10:46)
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend. -
Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-07 02:10:46)
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.