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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch

In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch

In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the right.

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Sky News Politics4 Jun 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-files-defence-investment-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=11813061#liveblog-body'>Andy Burnham says for the first time that he would join Labour leadership contest</a>

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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

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Express Politics4 Jun 2026

'Why can't you just say it?' Andy Burnham left squirming in brutal Question Time row

The Labour politician was quizzed on whether he would challenge the Prime Minister's leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle

Some Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results.

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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle

Some Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results.

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Express Politics4 Jun 2026

Piers Morgan heaps praise on one party leader who's 'getting increasingly popular'

The bombastic outspoken TV host and journalist gave some kudos to this UK political leader.

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The Guardian Politics4 Jun 2026

Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns storms out of meeting after discussion of Henry Nowak murder

Exclusive: Greater Lincolnshire mayor walks out on cabinet minister after row over social media role in community tensions Andrea Jenkyns walked out of a meeting on Thursday with a cabinet minister and several other metropolitan mayors after a heated discussion about the murder of Henry Nowak and the civil unrest that has followed. The Reform mayor of Greater Lincolnshire walked out of the meeting with the communities secretary, Steve Reed, and other regional leaders after a row over the role so

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The Guardian Politics4 Jun 2026

‘It is unsustainable’: Reform’s billionaire donors inspire panic in Westminster

While huge donations are nothing new in UK politics, some fear electoral finance is distorting democracy itself Keir Starmer may be relaxed about allowing millions from cryptocurrency billionaires to flow into Reform UK’s coffers but Labour MPs are tearing their hair out every time the quarterly data on electoral finance drops. “I look at it through my fingers,” says one MP, as the latest figures show a further £7m went to Reform UK from just two men – Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo. Continu

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BBC Politics4 Jun 2026

Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mets the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

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The Guardian Politics4 Jun 2026

Why is Andy Burnham talking about fixing England’s social care system?

Prospective MP and potential Labour leader has said tackling the issue is a priority. But why is the system in crisis and what can be done about it? ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election Andy Burnham has signalled he would overhaul England’s social care system this year if he became prime minister, the biggest indication yet of what his main priorities would be. Work is already under way on updating the social care system under Ke

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