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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Reader Q&A: ask reporter Hannah Al-Othman anything about the Makerfield byelection

Tomorrow is Andy Burnham’s day of destiny as he seeks to return to parliament in a bid to become prime minister. Hannah Al-Othman has been part of our team covering this pivotal campaign. She’ll be online at 1pm BST to answer your questions Sign in or create your Guardian account to join the discussion Ahead of tomorrow’s byelection in Makerfield, the Guardian’s North of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman will be here to answer your questions about anything from tactical voting to the loc

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Angela Rayner turns against Keir Starmer as PM faces more calls to quit

The Prime Minister faces demands to resign as he attends the G7 summit in France

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Conservative Home17 Jun 2026

Politics needs a serious shift to look after the ‘young ones’ and so far it’s all looked old and tired

We need an offer to the younger generation. Not just us, the country needs an offer to the younger generation. Given how much we will rely on them, whilst curbing their opportunities and piling on the debt. The post Politics needs a serious shift to look after the ‘young ones’ and so far it’s all looked old and tired appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Conservative Home17 Jun 2026

Amy Selman: May’s local elections were not about local issues – we have to challenge a lack of interest in what councils are for

Too many voters in May voted on national politics and policy or couldn't be bothered to vote because they didn't know what councils can do or should be doing. Together we can keep Parliamentary and media pressure on councils so they help people, not pet causes. The post Amy Selman: May’s local elections were not about local issues – we have to challenge a lack of interest in what councils are for appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best

It is still not totally clear what the government wants but the political mood seems to be shifting towards a decision Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal At last, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, has opined on the future of Thames Water. So what’s it to be? A takeover by the company’s creditors? Special administration, which would allow anyone to pitch up with an offer while the state temporarily funds the company? Or even a quick flush to f

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military

PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staff UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is leaving British troops underfunded and unable to carry out the operations he expects from them, according to scathing remarks delivered in parliament on Tuesday by three senior defence figures. The prime minister came under fire in separate interventions from his former defence secretary John Healey, the former defence minister Al Carns

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job

Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was halted The Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by concerns about Labour divisions, saying MPs should allow the House of Lords to finish its work on the bill after it was blocked from a vote by peers. It also can be revealed that the Labour MP and disability rights campaigner Marie Tidball is to co-sponsor the bill, along

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

The Right Angle: Two Days Until Makerfield

Two days remain until the Makerfield by-election. As Guido wrote in yesterday’s Labour Wars, Andy Burnham remains the bookies’ favourite. Reform’s hopes of crushing the Restore insurgency are fading. Party veteran and Reform board member Gawain Towler admitted today it would be “hard work” to win, though he largely attributed it to Burnham’s personal brand.…

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham is already terrifying financial markets with leadership election imminent

Andy Burnham's track record of higher spending and taxes could spook the markets and crash the pound should he win Makerfield and become PM, experts warn.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions

General secretary of TUC calls Reform proposal ‘a smokescreen for slashing women’s rights’ UK politics live – latest updates A law proposed by Nigel Farage to “strengthen women’s rights” could cost female workers money by removing equal pay for work of equal value, unions have said. A proposal, made by Reform UK days before the Makerfield byelection, to introduce a Women and Motherhood Protection Act that it says will restore equality before the law has been described as “shameless and decepti

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

Civil Servants Play With Clay Models for Darren Jones’ New School of Government

Guido thought he would check in on how Darren Jones’ new Civil Service school is going. Civil servants are being trained on clay modelling… A report published this month by the Cabinet Office and the government agency Policy Lab details a programme “to explore how civil servants navigate Learning & Development across their current roles…

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

TWO Days to Go… Who Will Win the Makerfield By-Election?

Guido’s Adam Cherry headed up to Makerfield ahead of this Thursday’s historic by-election. What do voters really think? Will Andy Burnham win? Will Restore Britain cost Reform the victory? Watch the video above to find out… Subscribe to Guido on YouTube to get ALL our exclusive videos sent straight to your inbox. Never miss a…

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