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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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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech

Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a rare moment of doubt about the prime minister’s future. “Keir will fight on,” the source said, repeating the message to which Keir Starmer has stuck for several weeks. “Although, that might depend on the size of the m

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham's emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision

The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll

May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader Business live – latest updates UK politics – live updates The UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, underlining the fiscal pressures facing Andy Burnham if he takes over as the Labour leader. In figures released shortly after Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield byelection, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice

Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win

What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims

Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redress The Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing calls from a parliamentary committee to make an “immediate” payment towards the compensation bill for victims. Fujitsu supplied the faulty Horizon software to the UK Post Office, which led to branch operators being wrongly prosecuted over discrepancies in their business accounts. Continue reading...

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Lisa Nandy hints at one big move for Andy Burnham as he romps to by-election victory

Lisa Nandy's praise for Andy Burnham have fuelled speculation over a move that could change everything at No10.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer breaks silence as rival Andy Burnham threatens his premiership with huge win

Sir Keir Starmer has broken his silence on Andy Burnham's historic Makerfield win after never once visiting the seat throughout the entire by-election campaign.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?

Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM.

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