Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-10-06
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Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 21:41:58)
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation. -
Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 19:25:08)
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence. -
A separatist party just won power in Quebec - what does that mean? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 18:23:58)
Canada's Parti Québécois has promised it will hold the province's third vote on independence, but said they won’t do so until Donald Trump is out of office. -
Kemi Badenoch wants Reform voters to 'come back' (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 17:08:59)
Kemi Badenoch wants Reform voters to 'come back' -
Why Tories are talking about winning the next election (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 16:49:05)
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them. -
I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 16:00:03)
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds. -
Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 15:20:37)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK -
Alliance MLAs walk out over Muir no confidence vote (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 14:50:03)
A no-confidence motion in agriculture and environment minister was called over a controversial cattle cull. -
UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 14:30:48)
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements. -
Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 13:48:49)
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86. -
Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 13:26:25)
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world. -
Young Tories on if their party should do a deal with Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 11:49:28)
Young Tories on if their party should do a deal with Reform UK. -
Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 11:20:36)
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions. -
I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-06 01:11:48)
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.