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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims

The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

By-election to replace Stephen Flynn set for next month

Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser

Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser

Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families".

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister

It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.

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BBC Politics19 May 2026

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.