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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelection UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Keir Starmer has said he will stand in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered after Andy Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, adding he will not “walk away”. The prime minister’s comments follow Burnham’s victory with 55% of the vote in Makerfield. In his victory speech, Burnham said the

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

New Starmer Adviser Harriet Harman Backs Labour MPs’ Leadership Vote

Harriet Harman has told the Today programme she thinks Starmer, Burnham and Streeting should agree on a ‘process’ for a leadership contest, and Labour MPs should have the final say. Just six weeks ago, Starmer appointed Harman as his new ‘Adviser on Women and Girls’ in the wake of Labour’s local election bloodbath. Now she’s…

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Conservative Home19 Jun 2026

In the Brexit referendum, loud voices masked secret uncertainties

Only Boris Johnson had the wit to admit there were arguments for both Remain and Leave. The post In the Brexit referendum, loud voices masked secret uncertainties appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions UK politics – live updates This piece is extracted from our First Edition newsletter. To sign up, click here Andy Burnham is heading back to the Commons after a resounding victory in Makerfield, putting Keir Starmer’s leadership on notice – and giving Reform something to think about. The – now to be former – mayor of Greater Manchester described it as the “most consequential

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

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Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham wins: So how do they oust Starmer?

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Restore is an irritant Nigel Farage can deal with – but he mustn't underestimate them

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Burnham's win isn't all bad news for Reform but the party needs to learn from the Makerfield by-election

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Nigel Farage breaks silence over Makerfield blow but issues uncompromising Labour warning

Nigel Farage has admitted disappointment in the Makerfield by-election result but warned Labour's woes are far from over despite Burnham's emphatic win.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

DWP new state pension age increase date update in new statement

MPs raised concerns over older workers' life expectancy as state pension age increase timeline laid out by the Department for Work and Pensions

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead The day before the voters of Makerfield chose their new MP, I stood with my camera-wielding colleague John Domokos on the main road through the post-industrial town of Hindley. Every two or three minutes, a van or small truck drew level with us, and there it was again: a honked horn, and a full-throated shout of “Reform!” But on our side of the

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