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Sky News Politics18 May 2026

Why Burnham losing Makerfield could throw Labour into absolute chaos

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Sky News Politics16 May 2026

Streeting says he will run in any leadership race - and calls for UK to rejoin EU

Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any Labour leadership race to replace Sir Keir Starmer - and said the UK should seek to rejoin the European Union.

Sky News Politics15 May 2026

Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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Sky News Politics15 May 2026

Why winning Makerfield by-election may not be so easy for Burnham

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Sky News Politics15 May 2026

UK borrowing costs hit fresh financial crash-era high amid political uncertainty

The benchmark UK borrowing cost has hit a fresh financial crash-era high as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

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Sky News Politics14 May 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-latest-burnham-streeting-rayner-leadership-quit-cabinet-resign-kings-speech-local-elections-12593360'>Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership</a>

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Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Jess Phillips: Starmer&#160;doesn't&#160;listen

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Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections

Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered.

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Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Jess Phillips says Starmer 'lacks drive to get anything done' in first interview since resigning

Recently resigned minister Jess Phillips has said Sir Keir Starmer "lacks the drive to get anything done with gusto".

Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks back Kemi Badenoch for PM

American rappers Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks have thrown their weight behind Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch.

Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Wes Streeting claims he hit his NHS targets. This says otherwise

"I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your secretary of state for health and social care."

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Sky News Politics14 May 2026

Farage bought &#163;1.4m property after receiving &#163;5m crypto gift, Sky News learns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.

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