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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history Downing Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historic forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed. Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in the country’s history. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Labour came to power with no big idea for relations with EU, says former top diplomat

Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, says party’s ideas did not ‘remotely measure up’ to challenge UK politics live – latest updates Labour arrived in power with no big idea on the future relationship with the EU, a former British ambassador to Brussels has said. Ivan Rogers, Britain’s EU ambassador from 2013 to 2017, said Labour presented “a ragbag of issues” on the EU in its manifesto, which didn’t “remotely measure up to the challenge of the times” and would “make no meas

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

French riot police deployed on French beaches in bid to stop crossings

Downing Street claimed the Compagnie de Marche, "backed by enhanced drone, helicopter, plane and camera surveillance systems...will break up launch attempts, seize equipment and disrupt migrants before they reach the water."

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election

Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Reform's latest proposal is just the sort of practical politics the UK needs

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: With birth rates collapsing, we need to prioritise parenthood urgently

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live

Former health secretary Wes Streeting also threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timetable to step down Good morning. Keir Starmer is still in France for the G7 summit but – as Margaret Thatcher discovered on a trip to Paris in November 1990 – acting as a statesman on the world stage does not protect a PM from a leadership challenge at home and, on that front, there has been a small development overnight; Starmer is now being told explicitly he will fa

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Guido Fawkes17 Jun 2026

Starmer: I Want Burnham to Have a Big Role in Government

From Keir Starmer’s interview with Sky News’ Beth Rigby: BETH: Would you bring Burnham back into your cabinet? KEIR STARMER: Oh, Andy is a great asset. And, yes, I want him to have a big role in government. When I came in to… BETH: Are you going to call him at the weekend and invite…

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'

The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'

The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer makes bombshell admission about Andy Burnham's future

The Prime Minister faces a leadership challenge as early as Friday morning if Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Wes Streeting says he could launch leadership challenge next week

Former health secretary calls on Keir Starmer to step down to end ‘uncertainty and paralysis’ Wes Streeting has said he would be prepared to challenge Keir Starmer and spark a Labour leadership contest as early as next week. The former health secretary, who quit the cabinet last month, said “uncertainty and paralysis” would have to be ended and that he would give the prime minister at least the weekend to think about it. Continue reading...

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