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Express Politics18 May 2026

Keir Starmer just finally stood up to Rachel Reeves and the left – too little too late

OPINION: The Prime Minister is set to finally sign off on a £18bn defence investment package, after a year of dither and delay.

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Express Politics18 May 2026

Politics LIVE: Labour civil war explodes in furious row over Brexit

A battle over reversing Brexit has erupted among Labour leadership contenders - follow live.

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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026

National Conversation project launches as Britain risks ‘being torn apart by differences’

Commission led by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas asks public to share vision of community and country to help rebuild social cohesion Sajid Javid has warned the country risks “being torn apart by our differences” as figures from across public life launch a project that asks what it means to be British. The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired by the former Conservative chancellor as well as the former Labour party policy chief Jon Cruddas, is urging the public to share their

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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026

The result of normalising Reform’s ideas? Neighbour is turned against neighbour | Nesrine Malik

‘Concern’ about immigration has now morphed into policing how ethnic minorities exist in our communities Turn away, for a moment, from Westminster and the battle to be the next prime minister – and towards the lives of the ethnic minorities and immigrants who live in England and who just saw many parts of their country turn turquoise at the May local elections. How are these people to be treated by Reform representatives when that party thinks they are lesser humans – and a threat to the social

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The Guardian Politics18 May 2026

UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry

MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice The UK’s next ambassador to Japan could be called to give evidence over the decision to award Peter Mandelson security clearance against the advice of vetting officials. Corin Robertson was the Foreign Office’s (FCDO) chief operating officer when she was involved in the decision in late January 2025 to grant Mandelson clearance, according to evidence given to MPs. Continue readin

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Express Politics18 May 2026

Burnham allies savage Streeting as Labour leadership descends into Brexit civil war

Labour's leadership race has collapsed into open warfare over Brexit as Burnham allies accused Streeting of sabotaging the mayor's Makerfield campaign.

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The Guardian Politics17 May 2026

Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say

Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit Andy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the Makerfield seat, his allies have warned, as he gears up to fight a byelection that could decide the long-term future of Labour and the country. The Greater Manchester mayor is likely to be confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the north-west constituency later this week, but those close to him say he faces an uphill battle to beat Reform UK.

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Nigel Farage warns of two-faced Andy Burnham as he predicts 'flashpoint' in Brexit battle

EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader branded the Mayor of Greater Manchester "open-borders Burnham", adding people "deserve honesty" in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

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The Guardian Politics17 May 2026

Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart

The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long If a new Labour leader wants to underline their determination to wrestle with Britain’s political challenges, it is hard to think of a better place to start than with the creaking social care settlement. A new collection of essays, to be published by the Fabian Society this week, urges the government – whoever leads it – to crack on with creating a “national care service” more closely aligned to t

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Keir Starmer issued grim leadership warning by Labour MPs – writing's on the wall

Former minister Jess Phillips says Prime Minister should not try to cling on in Downing Street

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch issues dire Andy Burnham warning – ‘going to be unpopular!’

Tory leader warns of 'Burnham premium' as she says Greater Manchester Mayor's policies would 'hit everybody's mortgages'

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