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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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say
Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said. The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat. Continue reading...
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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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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
No more chancers or failures - the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the title | Jonathan Freedland
Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10 They’re looking like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. Labour’s upper echelon, both the prime minister and his rivals, have served up a performance of such political ineptitude, walking into doors and tripping over their own feet, that it’s hard to argue with the cabinet minister who glumly told me this was the week when the government did itself da
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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Starmer, Burnham, Farage Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades | Marina Hyde
It’s your life in their hands, but what kind of life is that? No wonder a wearied, confused public has mobilised into tribes – or just tuned out On the basis that you’re never too cooked to get a new catchphrase, Keir Starmer has repeatedly warned this week that we are in a “battle for the soul of our nation”. I wish he’d stop saying it. The thought of your very soul being fought over by Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Zack Polanski, Kemi Badenoch and the others is like something out of a sealed sec
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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform
Adam Kent suspended after Tory councillors joined forces with Greens and Lib Dems to end Reform’s minority control The Conservatives have suspended the party’s leader at Worcestershire county council after he made a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to oust Reform. Reform UK gained control of the council a year ago but its tenure has been marked by a series of controversies and political infighting. This included a bitter leadership battle in which the now former Reform councillor Jo Mo
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.
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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections
Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations A political declaration aimed at clarifying key aspects of the European convention on human rights was published on Friday, agreed by all 46 member states of the Council of Europe. Critics fear that it will weaken human rights protections for migrants. The ECHR system has become a political battleground, with both the Conservatives and Reform UK pledging to leave the convention if
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BBC Politics15 May 2026
Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026
Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow for Burnham
Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat UK politics live – latest updates The Greens are going to campaign for the upcoming Makerfield byelection, complicating Andy Burnham’s potential route back to parliament against what is expected to be a strong Reform UK challenge. A statement from the Greens said candidate selection was in process, and that the party had learned from its win in another Greater Manchester seat in February, when the
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