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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer didn't flinch over farmers or Mandelson - but one thing finished him off

Sir Keir Starmer didn't flinch when he betrayed farmers, installed Mandelson or broke his tax promise - but one thing finally finished him off.

Economy
BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

Second Reform councillor quits party

Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.

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BBC Politics22 Jun 2026

What do we know about Andy Burnham's politics?

This is not the first time Burnham has tried to become Labour leader, so what else do we know?

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Sky News Politics22 Jun 2026

Why did Sir Keir Starmer resign?

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as prime minister.

The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed in No 10 | Simon Jenkins

As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the same The toppling by his colleagues of Britain’s prime minister is humiliating, not only for Keir Starmer but for parliamentary democracy. It is a rejection of the electorate, which chose a party with Starmer at its head, and of Labour’s manifesto of less than two years ago, all in favour someone who, until last week, had not been an MP since 2017. Andy Burnham’s sole claim to

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

The rise and fall of Keir Starmer: where did it all go wrong?

PM’s demise after landslide victory two years ago points to an increasingly volatile and impatient electorate Historians will puzzle over this one. Of the six prime ministers that have led Britain over the last decade, with a seventh now on the way, it will be the fall of Keir Starmer that will most perplex the political analysts of the future. They will ponder a man who won a landslide victory in July 2024 only to be pushed out less than two years later, having started no illegal wars, having t

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Key detail you might have missed in Andy Burnham's arrival - and it should terrify you

There's two key details you might have missed in the arrival of Andy Burnham in Westminster today.

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham's nauseating arrival and the terrifying hidden detail you might've missed

Former Greater Manchester mayor's journey to Westminster included some hidden clues about his government's direction should he take over

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch issue general election warning to Andy Burnham

New Makerfield MP on track to be the next prime minister after Keir Starmer's bombshell resignation

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Express Politics22 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham replies 'naughty boys' as 4 words shouted at him in Commons

The newly elected Makerfield member of parliament had the Commons roaring with laughter at his response to a 4-word comment

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer resigns: what now? – podcast

An emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister and Labour leader on Monday morning, less than two years after he won a huge majority at the general election. The question now is who will replace him: will Andy Burnham sweep into No 10 uncontested? And can he make a difference where Starmer failed? Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics22 Jun 2026

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed

Ursula von der Leyen, Merz and Zelenskyy say UK PM helped increase European and Ukrainian security European leaders have paid tribute to Keir Starmer after he announced his resignation as prime minister, triggering the postponement of an upcoming EU-UK summit. The European Council president, António Costa, said “for sure we need to postpone it, but we are reassessing the opportunity to hold this new summit”. Continue reading...