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Sky News Politics10 May 2026

200,000 migrants have crossed Channel since 2018

More than 200,000 people have arrived in the UK in small boats since records began eight years ago.

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Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

Why did Sir Keir Starmer resign?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as prime minister.

Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

Burnham meeting Labour MPs to 'win their confidence' as next PM

Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.

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Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

Former DUP leader Donaldson found guilty of rape and indecent assault

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 sexual offences including rape.

Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

The charts that tell us why Starmer has been forced to resign

Labour's disastrous local election results in May triggered a flurry of resignations from Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and calls to resign from 100 MPs – but his problems didn't start there.

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Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

How will a new PM be selected - and when will it happen?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign and a contest to replace him as Labour leader and prime minister will take place.

Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-burnham-starmer-labour-makerfield-by-election-12593360'>Starmer will resign as MP, Trump says</a>

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Sky News Politics20 Jun 2026

Where does Burnham's huge victory leave Starmer - and can he still survive?

Where are we at as we go into the weekend after a remarkable and consequential week in British politics?

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Sky News Politics20 Jun 2026

Gay and trans conversion therapy ban bill expected to be published

A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.

Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

'Herd isn't just moving, it's stampeding' against Starmer

Andy Burnham will become prime minister as the herd is "not just moving" against Sir Keir Starmer "it's stampeding", Harriet Harman told Sky News.

Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Epstein survivor to meet Starmer's chief secretary as PM says 'door is open'

Sir Keir Starmer has told a Jeffrey Epstein survivor his "door is open" but stopped short of agreeing to meet Lisa Phillips, directing her to a more junior government minister.

Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham wins: So how do they oust Starmer?

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