Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-10-07
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Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 23:01:31)
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany. -
Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 16:31:06)
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls. -
Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 16:31:06)
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls. -
What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 16:23:32)
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth. -
Kemi Badenoch: 'Our drama queens have joined Reform' (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 15:38:02)
Kemi Badenoch has been outlining her policy proposals if her party were to form the next UK government. -
Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 15:26:25)
It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda. -
Badenoch pledges inheritance tax changes as she pitches Tories as 'no-nonsense' party (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 14:33:11)
The Opposition leader made the pledge as she said the Tories face a "battle for the soul of the this nation". -
Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 14:33:11)
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat. -
The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 14:18:39)
Despite Badenoch's personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind. -
Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 13:41:31)
The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech -
Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards' (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 12:11:27)
Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition. -
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 11:54:02)
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party. -
Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 11:53:50)
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody. -
'Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 11:23:22)
The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer". -
Greens face conference centre ban over Zionism motion (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 11:08:42)
Brighton & Hove City Council says the motion is not compatible with its inclusion commitments. -
Young Tories say how Britain could be better (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 09:13:06)
Young Tories on how they think Britain could be better. -
Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 08:13:22)
Phil Davies told BBC Wales the motion would not improve the lives of the Palestinian people. -
The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 05:14:46)
The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls. -
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-07 04:42:55)
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.