Express Politics16 May 2026
'Well, that’s that then. He’s done for' - the inside story behind Starmer's demise
OPINION: Express political editor Martyn Brown gives you the lowdown on a crazy week at Westminster.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
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The Guardian Politics16 May 2026
Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem
As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates “People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that “almost everyone agrees on one thing: they don’t like him”. The recent disastrous set of local election results in the UK built on Keir Starmer’s longstanding reputational problem: only 11% of Britons believe he has been a good or great prime minister, and nearly 60% believe he has been poo
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Express Politics16 May 2026
We need a new PM now – I know what it's like battling to survive while MPs squabble
OPINION - ROBERT FISK: The Westminster Bubble is very real and it needs to burst for the good of the country.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
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Sky News Politics15 May 2026
Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election
Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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Express Politics15 May 2026
Farage issues blunt warning - as even Labour MPs admit Burnham could lose by-election
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK's leader is preparing for war with the Labour leadership contender.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Will Makerfield decide the next PM?
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be?
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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
How team Burnham finally cleared the first of many hurdles on route to Westminster
At one stage the northern mayor looked to be locked out of parliament, again, but he is still only one step along the road to his No 10 ambitions For weeks, Andy Burnham’s supporters had told MPs to “hold the line”, that he had a seat in parliament in his sights and that he would be a contender in any leadership contest. That was never the full truth. His path to No 10 – if he makes it – is littered with more failed attempts than almost any other politician. Two leadership contests, a block on a
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
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