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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties

Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995 Almost one in four voters in Europe now cast their ballot for far-right parties, research shows, a proportion that has grown nearly fivefold since the mid-1990s and climbed particularly steeply over the past three years. Analysis by more than 150 political scientists in 31 countries found the proportion of Europeans voting for a far-right party in their country’s most re

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Sky News Politics24 Jun 2026

Labour MPs fear backlash over expected Burnham coronation

Labour MPs are under pressure from their local members who want a leadership contest rather than a coronation of Andy Burnham as prime minister.

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The Guardian Politics24 Jun 2026

Darren Jones says bond markets should be ‘content’ with Burnham’s economic plans – UK politics live

Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from Burnham Good morning. There are very few upsides for Keir Starmer for his current situation, but one of them is that soon he will no longer have to worry about taking PMQs. In his memoir, Tony Blair described PMQs as “the most nerve-racking, discombobulating, nail-biting, bowel-moving, terror-inspiring, courage draining experience in my prime ministerial life, without question”. Today’s could be Starmer’s

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham's people: MPs and advisers in line for a job if he gains power

The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

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Guido Fawkes24 Jun 2026

POLL: Brits Say Burnham Must Call Early Election on Becoming PM

YouGov polling has found that nearly half of Brits think there should be an early general election if Andy Burnham becomes PM compared to only 35% who say there shouldn’t be. Team Burnham has thought about it… 48% say there should be a general election once Keir Starmer’s replacement is in place. YouGov says: “Labour…

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Henry Zeffman reveals sources close to Andy Burnham expect Rachel Reeves to be offered a more junior position in his potential cabinet.

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BBC Politics24 Jun 2026

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

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Conservative Home24 Jun 2026

Liz Truss: ‘There’s no political party at present in Britain that represents exactly what I think’

Truss made it clear that to, in her words, “save Britain” and to “save the west” that “very bold change” is needed. Who this change comes from is anybody’s guess, but she is confident that a conservative solution to the issues currently facing the country “needs to be possible.”  The post Liz Truss: ‘There’s no political party at present in Britain that represents exactly what I think’ appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

The EU is rubbing its hands at the thought of Andy Burnham - time for a proper Brexit

OPINION - NIGEL FARAGE: Brexit was an earthquake in British politics, and it changed the political landscape for good.

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Express Politics24 Jun 2026

PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer to face Commons for first time after announcing resignation

Outgoing Labour leader will take part in Prime Minister's Questions - follow live

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Conservative Home24 Jun 2026

Andrew Johnson: We may be preparing for the wrong election

Political history is littered with leaders who sought to capitalise on favourable conditions rather than wait for them to deteriorate. Elections are rarely called because circumstances cannot get worse, they are called because prime ministers believe circumstances are unlikely to get better. The post Andrew Johnson: We may be preparing for the wrong election appeared first on Conservative Home.

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