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Guido Fawkes28 Jun 2026

Steve Reed Backs Burnham & Says the Public Do Not Want a General Election

Housing Secretary and Starmer’s chief loyalist Steve Reed told Sky News: “While I think through all of this – and the reason it’s so important it’s done in an orderly way – is the public expects us to focus on delivering the change we were elected to deliver less than two years ago. The public…

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Guido Fawkes28 Jun 2026

Lucy Powell Says Ed Miliband Would Be a ‘Good’ Chancellor

The Labour Deputy Leader added that speculation around jobs is “unedifying” and “tittle-tattle” and she is more bothered about jobs across the country. Obviously all the politicians care about is jobs… Powell said there was no need for an election despite calling for them in the past: “What people need to see now is us…

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Two prime ministerial resignations, 10 years apart: ‘Brexit represents a kind of faultline in British history’

Keir Starmer’s announcement on Monday was the latest convulsion since the Brexit vote. This week, as we marked 10 years since the referendum, our former national news editor Dan Sabbagh looked back to the start of Britain’s ongoing political chaos Our political sketch writer John Crace has dubbed it the “podium of doom”. Just before a British prime minister steps out of 10 Downing Street to announce their resignation, a lone lectern takes centre stage and casts an ominous shadow across the groun

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Labour's Steve Reed makes sensational General Election claim - 'public don't want one'

Steve Reed, a former ally of Sir Keir Starmer, said the 'vast majority' of Labour MPs want 'Andy Burnham' to take over as the new Prime Minister.

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Influencer Bea Elton wins debate in Parliament on public register of animal abusers

Nearly 240,000 people have signed a petition in support of a public animal abuser register and the proposal will be debated in Parliament on Monday

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Kemi Badenoch tells Andy Burnham to face MPs before summer holidays

The Conservative leader wants Parliament to delay going into the summer recess to Andy Burnham can be quizzed on his plan for Britain

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Will Andy Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state?

In the first of a series on nationalisation, we look at the critical tests ahead for the PM-in-waiting, from choosing a chancellor to the future of Thames Water As he swept towards victory in the Makerfield byelection, Andy Burnham told voters he wanted to see “the essentials of life being run primarily for the public interest, not for the private interests”. Citing the Bee Network of buses and trams across Manchester city region, brought together on his watch, Burnham repeatedly highlighted the

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Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Farage to deal a deal with Kemi? Prolific political biographer predicts what will happen

One of Britain's most prolific political biographers turns his attention to Nigel Farage, who is absolutely 'serious about being prime minister'

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The Guardian Politics28 Jun 2026

Reform UK makes dramatic first impression in Senedd opposition role

With more than a third of Welsh parliament seats, Reform MSs have caused tears and walkouts – and voted against their own party Tears, walkouts, own-goal votes: the Welsh parliament has only been sitting for a few weeks, but Reform UK has already made a dramatic first impression in its new role as the official Senedd opposition. Plaid Cymru won May’s historic Welsh elections, ending 100 years of Labour dominance and blocking the momentum of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, which came second. He had bee

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BBC Politics27 Jun 2026

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate

The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.

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BBC Politics27 Jun 2026

Lib Dems face call for inquiry into deselection of election candidate

The party has admitted it unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale because of his religious beliefs.

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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

'Half a million extra out of work benefit claimants for each Prime Minister losing job'

Westminster has rattled through prime ministers while ordinary Britons are stranded on benefits and the welfare bill soars

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