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BBC Politics19 May 2026

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system

The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister

The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Makerfield by-election candidates announced

Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?

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The Guardian Politics19 May 2026

Senior minister defends decision to withhold some Mandelson files

Darren Jones says there are good reasons not to disclose certain details and next batch will be released next month UK politics live – latest updates A senior minister has defended the government’s decision to withhold information relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador from a powerful parliamentary committee. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told the Commons on Tuesday there were good reasons not to disclose certain information, adding t

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Express Politics19 May 2026

Emily Thornberry erupts in new Commons row over Mandelson files

Sir Keir Starmer's government is facing fresh fury over the Mandelson files

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The Guardian Politics19 May 2026

Stop the anonymous briefings and show respect, two ministers tell Labour MPs

Yvette Cooper and Jonathan Reynolds urge colleagues to support each other and remember ‘who we’re here to serve’ UK politics live – latest updates Two cabinet ministers have warned Labour colleagues against damaging anonymous briefings as the party prepares for a probable leadership contest, arguing it is disrespectful to voters to wage a factional war in public. The comments by Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, and Jonathan Reynolds, the chief whip, came as Labour MPs gathered late on Mon

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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

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.

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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.

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The Guardian Politics19 May 2026

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Manchester. Labour confirmed no other candidates had been shortlisted in the seat vacated by Josh Simons – with the byelection now widely expected to take place on 18 June , once the date is confirme

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Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Reform Selects Robert Kenyon as Makerfield Candidate

Kenyon stood in the same seat in the 2024 election. Reform is keen to emphasise its ‘plucky plumber’ is a local man… Kenyon said: “Makerfield has never had a member of Parliament who was actually born in Makerfield. This will be a tough fight but I am going to give this contest my best shot.”…

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