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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month

Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

PoliticsReform
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims

The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.

PoliticsCrime
BBC Politics19 May 2026

By-election to replace Stephen Flynn set for next month

Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

Politics
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

Politics
BBC Politics18 May 2026

Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

PoliticsEconomy