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Express Politics15 May 2026

Dumb clowns trying to nick Keir Starmer's job don't give a stuff about this country

OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: The paucity of talent among Starmer's rivals is shocking.

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

The MP for Ealing North has not run a major department before, but has a reputation as one of the few politicians ‘nobody hates’ The softly spoken former Treasury minister who has replaced Wes Streeting has spent most of his parliamentary career toeing the party line, staying out of the headlines and quietly burnishing his credentials as a reliable cabinet colleague. At the age of 42, James Murray, the Labour and Co-operative MP for Ealing North, now has one of the biggest jobs in government. He

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Labour ‘future PM contender’ slams group putting up Union Flags

He said: 'The Union Jack is a symbol of unity, not division, of patriotism, not polarisation.'

Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Guido Whispers: Why Did Alastair Campbell Have His Doubts About Andy Burnham?

Why did Alastair Campbell have his doubts about Andy Burnham back in the Brown years? Which ex-Prime Minister may make a comeback? And what was the reaction of Chuka Umunna’s colleagues when he waltzed up Downing Street earlier this week? To find out, become a Guido member today. Sign up here and get all the…

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Shabana Mahmood given migrant warning as Labour civil war explodes

The comments sparked an extraordinary row, with sources close to the Home Secretary hitting back at the claims.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says

Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

No more chancers or failures - the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the title | Jonathan Freedland

Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10 They’re looking like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. Labour’s upper echelon, both the prime minister and his rivals, have served up a performance of such political ineptitude, walking into doors and tripping over their own feet, that it’s hard to argue with the cabinet minister who glumly told me this was the week when the government did itself da

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

‘He’s just down to earth’: Ashton-in-Makerfield receptive to Burnham run

The Labour mayor appears popular in his target seat, but would face a tough byelection challenge UK politics live – latest updates A car rolls past the television cameras and reporters flocking the high street in Ashton-in-Makerfield, winds down the window, and a voice from within shouts: “Andy Burnham!” Such enthusiastic support for a Labour politician is perhaps unexpected here, given that Reform won 24 out of 25 seats when voters in this borough, Wigan, went to the polls last week, and Star

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of files A powerful parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so. In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee (ISC) has criticised the government over its handling of the release of Mandels

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Would Prime Minister Burnham Call an Early Election?

If Burnham wins in Makerfield, will he go to the polls early? He called for an early election when the Tories churned through their own leaders… Guido’s Adam Cherry explains more… Subscribe to Guido on YouTube by clicking here...

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

What Makerfield makes of Andy Burnham prompted by-election?

BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?

Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.

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