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Guido Fawkes12 Jun 2026

Downing Street Releases Desperate Stock Footage of Dan Jarvis in No10

Footage of the new Defence Secretary this morning meeting Starmer and Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff. Putin quaking in his boots…

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation

Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership UK politics live – latest updates Al Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as defence minister, accusing ministers of not spending enough money on the military and spending it on the wrong weapons. Carns quit the government on Thursday night, hours after the resignation of his boss, John Healey, after a protracted row over the de

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live

Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment plan Good morning. This time yesterday Keir Starmer’s leadership was already in peril, with many in his party assuming that he will be replaced by Andy Burnham at some point later this year, but there was a consensus that, on defence and international security, his record was impressive. John Healey’s surprise resignation as defence secretary blew that apart. Later, after

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Labour slammed for 'using voters as pawns' in 'engineered' Andy Burnham by-election

Michael Winstanley, the Conservative Makerfield candidate, vowed to keep fighting socialism despite polling at just 1%.

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Left, right and centre – I see all strands of the Labour tribe pulling together in Makerfield. This is bigger than Burnham | Polly Toynbee

Everyone here knows this is a sliding doors moment. A win could be a new beginning for the party, a loss an unimaginable calamity They flock to Makerfield from everywhere: canvassers and camera crews, MPs, peers and volunteers, from Swansea to Gateshead, 700 a day to help the Labour campaign. Every door has already been knocked four times, boasts the Burnham team. How does it feel for voters to be the most important constituency in living memory? Most are quite pleased, bar the usual “we only

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer in meltdown after more shock resignations

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership is in crisis following a series of resignations.

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Express Politics12 Jun 2026

Angry Brexiteers are right - we have not made the most of our hard won freedoms

OPINION: Former Cabinet Secretary John Redwood says Britain finally needs a Government with the confidence to back Brexit.

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel UK politics live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Pro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the government taking a tougher stance on Israel. Campaigners have pointed to the threat posed to Labour by the Green surge in the local elections, the likely depar

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The Guardian Politics12 Jun 2026

Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast

After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep The full list of candidates for the Makerfield byelection: Continue reading...

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Express Politics11 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer just got another slap in the face - soon he'll only have Rachel Reeves left

At the present rate of attrition, the Cabinet table will shortly seat just Starmer and Reeves, staring at each other wondering who quits next.

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