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Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Pat McFadden: This By-Election is Unnecessary

Work & Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told broadcasters this morning: “Any unnecessary by-election is always a risk. Uh, it’s the voters who have their say, but like any by-election that is called for whatever reason, I want Labour to win. Uh, I want to see a Labour MP for that seat, and that’s what we’ll…

Politics
Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Cabinet Minister Blames Booming Journalist’s Voice for Downing Street Stumble

Hat-tip to the indomitable Keith Bays, whose thundering voice now knocks Cabinet Ministers like Jo Stevens off-course…

Politics
Guido Fawkes19 May 2026

Youth Unemployment Reaches 11-Year High

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that unemployment has risen to 5% in a weakening job market. The picture is even worse for the yoof… Unemployment rose above expectations from 4.9% to 5% in the first quarter of 2026. Monthly payrolls contracted by 100,000 in April and 28,000 in March. The number…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Labour Wars: It Burns, Burns, Burns, the Ring of Fire

Guido members get exclusive access to Labour Wars, the inside track on what’s really happening at the top of government. Tomorrow’s news, today… Fawkes Friends and Premium Plotters also receive priority tickets to all our events, including our upcoming debate, Is Britain Broken, featuring Zia Yusuf, Fraser Nelson, and David Frost. Click here to become a…

Defence
Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Introducing #BurnhamReceipts

Backtrack Burnham has a record. Guido kept the receipts… More to follow…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Who Would Staff Andy Burnham’s No10?

Guido has been speaking to sources across Westminster – particularly Labour ones – about who Burnham is actually close to. An item ignored by everyone including Labour MPs in frenzied consideration of Starmer’s replacement… The quality of No10 personnel is extremely important to the functioning of the centre of government. As Starmer’s two-year staffing nightmare…

Politics
Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Starmer: “I Am Not Going to Walk Away”

He’s really digging in, at least publicly. For now…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Tube Strike Called Off at ‘Eleventh Hour’

RMT has cancelled tube strikes over two 24-hour periods this week and has also cancelled planned strikes in June. A spokesman for the union said: “At the eleventh hour the employers has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members’ concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.” Their position…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

WATCH: Andy Burnham U-Turns on Rejoining EU

Compare and contrast. From Labour Conference in September 2025 to today… His second U-turn in three days…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

LIVE: Andy Burnham Speaks at North Investment Summit

Burnham has been in Makerfield campaigning since last week. He isn’t even the candidate yet… Today he speaks at the Great North Investment Summit in his capacity as mayor. And as the IMF fires a warning shot about borrowing…

Defence
Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

Lisa Nandy Hands Personal Donor Job as Government ‘Soft Power and Events’ Adviser

Yesterday the government appointed Lord Jack McConnell as a ‘Ministerial Adviser on Soft Power and Major Events.’ He will “support the government’s ambition to cement the UK’s position as the go-to destination for the world’s most prestigious sporting and cultural events, drawing on his experience in international affairs, public policy and supporting the delivery of…

Guido Fawkes18 May 2026

IMF: British Tax Take Hits Ceiling & Labour Leadership Race to Hurt Growth

In its latest global outlook the IMF has warned that there is “limited fiscal space” and borrowing costs already “elevated.” Paging Mr Burnham… The international forecaster warned “domestic uncertainty” could hit the UK economy along with the Iran war could hit growth just as it upgraded its forecast for this year. Reeves will be handing…

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