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Express Politics15 May 2026

Keir Starmer savaged for igniting row over protests in latest blunder

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on London for a pro-Palestine rally, the Nakba Day rally, and Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march.

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Met police preparing for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London

Officers said to be granted extra powers as marches through capital set for same day as FA Cup final British police are preparing to mount one of their largest scale operations in recent memory with more than 100,000 protesters set to march through the streets of London on the same day as the FA Cup final in Wembley. The Guardian understands that officers in vast swathes of central London will be granted extra powers in order to police the far-right Unite the Kingdom march organised by Stephen Y

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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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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Questions over Farage’s houses and £5m gift renew scrutiny of finances

Property portfolio in spotlight as Reform UK leader faces official inquiry over money accepted from billionaire A week ago, Nigel Farage was toasting Reform UK’s successes in the May elections, and bragging about his prospects of becoming prime minister. But there is a saying about a week in politics – and it has been a long seven days for the party leader, who is now facing questions over a £5m gift and his extensive property portfolio. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform

Reform says it is "proud" of the move, but the Conservatives have branded it "performative".

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog

Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible".

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog

Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible".

The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win a byelection in Makerfield, where Nigel Farage has vowed Reform UK will ‘throw absolutely everything’ at the contest. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah al-Othman, who has been talking to voters in the constituency Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament

If he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater Manchester Labour’s national executive committee has approved Andy Burnham’s request to stand in the candidate selection process for the upcoming Makerfield byelection. The Greater Manchester mayor still has two more years of his term, meaning that if he stands there will need to be a mayoral byelection. Under Labour rules, sitting mayors need NEC approval to stand for Westminster. He would also nee

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Labour NEC Backs Burnham’s Candidacy in Makerfield By-Election

Labour NEC officers have voted by a majority to let Andy Burnham stand as a candidate in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. It’s on…

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Martin Rowson on the battle for the Labour leadership – cartoon

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Kettering MP resigns from Department of Health job

The Labour MP has been a private secretary since September.