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Conservative Home19 Jun 2026

Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests

The Conservatives gained two seats from Reform UK in Essex. But Reform UK gained two seats from the Conservatives in Conwy. The post Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Guido Whispers: The Return of… Matt Hancock?

What do Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart really think of each other? Which news broadcaster is launching its own staff ‘academy’? And which ex-Cabinet minister is role-playing as the Prime Minister for a reality TV show (with Matt Hancock as his trusty Foreign Secretary)? To find out, become a Guido member today. Sign up here…

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

BBC 'loses 300,000' licence payers as ‘clearly unsustainable’ licence fee considered

Changes are being considered as to how it is paid for as large job cuts announced

BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle

The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle

The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

EXC: New Starmer Social Media Crackdown Imminent as Labour Targets Content Creators

Word reaches Guido that the government intends to publish a green paper on the future of broadcasting in the UK either in the coming week or the week after. More Ofcom expansion and pot shots at right-of-centre outlets incoming… The main news, however, is set to be a range of measures to force private social…

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Mystic on a mission Burnham all smiles after Makerfield coronation | John Crace

There would be no more sadness. No more despair. A change was a-coming – and he would work tirelessly to make it happen In the end, it wasn’t even close. Andy Burnham taking well over 50% of the vote and Rob Kenyon departing the stage without a murmur, never to be heard of again. Rob will probably be happier that way. He never looked as if he was much enjoying the attention of being the candidate for Reform in Makerfield. After a brief acceptance speech at the count, Burnham reappeared six hours

The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast

Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister? Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/politicspod Continue reading...

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