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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt

Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.

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Guido Fawkes22 May 2026

Burnham U-Turns on Opposition to EHRC Single-Sex Guidance

Andy Burnham has U-turned on his opposition to the EHRC trans guidance and his views on trans use of facilities in general. Right that’s it – Guido is launching a tracker… Burnham said today that his views had changed since 2022 and added: “I think the time has come to take the Supreme Court ruling…

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The Guardian Politics22 May 2026

‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs up

Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright approach that is a marked contrast to Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s fingers must be aching. Between pitching to become the MP for Makerfield, continuing in his day job as the mayor of Greater Manchester and going for his regular runs, Keir Starmer’s would-be challenger has also found enough time to reply to dozens of posts on social media. Since it became clear that Burnham planned to stand as a candid

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Guido Fawkes22 May 2026

Commons Offers Support to Staff After Government Issues New Trans Guidance

Just emailed to all staffers and MPs in Parliament: “Dear colleagues, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new guidance for organisations, following the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on 16 April 2025 regarding the legal definitions of “men” and “women” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. The EHRC guidance will come…

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Gavin Williamson announces death of pet tarantula

The Tory MP pays tribute to his "trusty companion" Cronus, who once sat on his desk in Parliament and the Ministry of Defence.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies

Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'

Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'

Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout

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Guido Fawkes22 May 2026

Caption Contest (Fire in Their Bellies Edition)

Entries in the comments…

BBC Politics22 May 2026

Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.

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BBC Politics22 May 2026

Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate

Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.

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