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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells MPs about customer abuse

Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles.

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse

Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles.

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Express Politics18 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Voters in Makerfield decide the fates of Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer

The by-election in Makerfield is taking place today

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Express Politics18 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham bombshell as he's reported to police on eve of key Makerfield by-election

The Labour leadership challenger has described the allegations over covid lockdown breaches as "desperate".

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections

Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament.

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The Guardian Politics18 Jun 2026

Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters

Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy Burnham Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for Andy Burnham, prompting fears among organisers that the hordes of activists may end up overwhelming voters during Thursday’s byelection. Local hotels are fully booked and party members are expected to be dispatched to polling stations, and to leaflet people waiting at bus stops and school gates to avoid swampi

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP

The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament.

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Express Politics18 Jun 2026

Assisted dying bill returns to Parliament — date confirmed for next debate

Campaigners said the bill 'gives fresh hope to dying people across the country'.

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election

There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.

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The Guardian Politics18 Jun 2026

Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?

About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster An election that could shape the future of UK politics for years to come is taking place on Thursday. But it is only happening in one small part of north-west England, with little more than 70,000 people eligible to vote. Why? It is a question with a number of answers, some connected to the structure of the British political system, others much more topica

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Sky News Politics17 Jun 2026

Polls open in Makerfield by-election

Polls have opened in the Makerfield by-election.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer Those who don’t pay much attention to politics could be forgiven for not being fully on top of this, but the UK could have a new prime minister soon – potentially within weeks. So how quickly could Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer, if Burnham wins Thursday’s Makerfield byelection? Actually, quite quickly, but only if events go in a particular way. And there are plenty of alt

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