Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-11-02
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Trump targets midterm voters with final campaign speech at Reflecting Pool (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 23:02:09)
In his last public speech before crucial midterm elections, the president gave a detailed recounting of the Washington landmark's troubled renovation. -
Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 21:57:04)
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts". -
What are the planned changes to immigration rules? (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 18:49:43)
The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK. -
MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 18:17:31)
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office. -
Reform council leader quits after staff comments leaked (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 16:55:42)
Dan Harrison was recorded as saying 76 council solicitors he branded "incompetent" would be made redundant. -
No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 16:23:56)
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in. -
Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 15:08:44)
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens. -
Chris Mason: Home secretary to face scrutiny over changes to rules for legal migrants (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 12:58:05)
At the heart of the debate around legal migration are contested notions of fairness, our political editor writes. -
Mahmood to set out changes to settlement rules for legal migrants (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 12:43:10)
The home secretary will lay out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency later. -
Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 10:53:20)
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency". -
King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology (BBC News - Politics 2026-11-02 02:46:55)
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.