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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer's humiliating pile-on begins as first minister tells PM to resign

Heidi Alexander has become the first known Cabinet member to tell Kier starmer that he should step down as Prime Minister following Andy Burnham's victory.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

‘Now is the change moment’: Burnham avoids press queries but his staff have no doubts

Newly-elected Makerfield MP praises team as he joins them at campaign HQ, celebrating victory ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ There was plenty of the hopey, changey stuff from Andy Burnham at his victory rally on the morning after the night before – but it ended with the new MP for Makerfield doing a runner. “Are you going to become the new prime minister?” shouted Sky’s political editor, Beth Rigby, at the retreating Burnham. “Keir Starmer says he is not going to give way – what’s your message for

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial

Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for power Andy Burnham’s triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime minister with only two options: fight openly for the Labour leadership, or leave office cleanly. The former Greater Manchester mayor easily saw off Reform UK’s candidate – winning 55% of the vote to his rightwing rival’s 35%. He won largely because he changed the political meaning of voting Labour

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Mackerfield among left, right and centre

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? The morning after Andy Burnham secured a landslide byelection victory in Makerfield, returning him to Westminster after nine years as Manchester mayor, it is hard to avoid the large, red placards bearing his face. But Burnham’s win was not just thanks to Labour loyalists. Instead, it appears that a coalition of voters from the left, centre and even t

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections

Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

In Nigel Farage’s shoes, a less experienced politician might panic

Makerfield shows the challenges Reform is facing, from Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift As those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed. Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too o

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Burnham Sympathisers in Cabinet Try to Convince Keir to Make Way for Andy

Starmer has been calling around the Cabinet today to try and shore up his support. The No10 line is still: He will fight… Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has told him to set out a timetable for his departure. The Cabinet is still split and is said to have waverers… Naturally the wind is going out…

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Assisted Suicide Bill Sponsors Embarrass Themselves and Alienate Colleagues

It’s all going wrong for the MPs behind reintroducing the Assisted Suicide Bill in this session. Peter Bedford, one of the MPs to sponsor Lauren Edwards MP’s Private Members Bill – which has Labour MPs tearing their hair out – has been whinging online about “misleading” reporting of his comments to a constituent over the…

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Burnham’s Unregistered Data Gathering Website Run by Non-Existent Company

Andy Burnham may be measuring the No10 curtains but he hasn’t done all the legal tidying up before he returns to high office. He’s trying to gather email addresses through his campaign site, which could well be useful in any Labour leadership election… The site’s privacy policy nominates “Office of Andy Burnham Ltd” as the…

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Starmer facing pressure from Burnham and Streeting allies not to fight leadership challenge

One Labour MP said there are about 200 who are prepared – if necessary – to sign Burnham’s nomination papers UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Allies of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting will ask cabinet ministers, friends and Labour grandees to persuade Keir Starmer over the weekend not to fight a leadership challenge. Burnham, who won a compelling majority in the Makerfield byelection overnight, is expected to travel to London on Monday to meet MPs in the expectat

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Conservative Home19 Jun 2026

Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests

The Conservatives gained two seats from Reform UK in Essex. But Reform UK gained two seats from the Conservatives in Conwy. The post Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Guido Whispers: The Return of… Matt Hancock?

What do Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart really think of each other? Which news broadcaster is launching its own staff ‘academy’? And which ex-Cabinet minister is role-playing as the Prime Minister for a reality TV show (with Matt Hancock as his trusty Foreign Secretary)? To find out, become a Guido member today. Sign up here…

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