Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
5 January 2025 at 19:15
Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
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Today — 6 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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- Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog
5 January 2025 at 14:30
The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
6 January 2025 at 00:37
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.
Child sexual abuse inquiry chair urges government to act
5 January 2025 at 17:51
A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
5 January 2025 at 03:37
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.
Musk 'misinformed' on grooming gangs, says Streeting
3 January 2025 at 10:26
The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".
Streeting defends timescale for social care reform
3 January 2025 at 06:18
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".
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- Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
4 January 2025 at 13:02
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?
Yesterday — 5 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
5 January 2025 at 19:15
Another year in Westminster has gotten off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
5 January 2025 at 08:16
She was the first ever female Welsh Lib Dem to hold ministerial office at Westminster.
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- Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
3 January 2025 at 06:59
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
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- Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
5 January 2025 at 08:51
Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement over support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
2 January 2025 at 11:19
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.
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- Musk's grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear', says Streeting
Musk's grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear', says Streeting
5 January 2025 at 04:52
Wes Streeting says his cabinet colleague has "done more than most people ever do" to fight grooming gangs.
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
2 January 2025 at 08:19
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.
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- Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
4 January 2025 at 13:02
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?
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Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
4 January 2025 at 21:30
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
2 January 2025 at 09:56
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.
Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
3 January 2025 at 20:31
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
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- 'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
1 January 2025 at 23:59
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.
