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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine – podcast

Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump now wants to move onto peace in Ukraine. But is it that easy? Jenna Amatulli speaks to the Guardian’s Andrew Roth about the chances this peace deal will succeed, and why Trump is turning his attention back to Ukraine Archive: AP, Reuters Continue reading...

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham victory speech hijacked in Makerfield by-election chaos

The winner of the by-election had his speech hijacked

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham Makerfield victory speech in full as he sends message to Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election and will launch an effort to oust Sir Keir Starmer

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Tories Win Aberdeen South From SNP in By-Election

The Tories’ first by-election win in Scotland since 1967. John Curtice: “It’s almost undoubtedly been able to encapsulate concern about the future of Aberdeen and the oil and gas industry which has given it so much prosperity during the whole era of North Sea exploration.” The Tories won 14,308 votes to the SNP’s 8,258. Labour…

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Makerfield by-election results in full as Andy Burnham wins in blow to Reform

The victory is a headache for Sir Keir Starmer, who would have been hoping to avoid a leadeship battle.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Kemi Badenoch handed major boost as Tories win key seat in Scotland in blow to SNP

The Conservative Party has gained Aberndeen South in a key by-election in Scotland.

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Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Conservatives win by-election in Aberdeen South

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win

Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party funds UK politics – live updates The Scottish National party (SNP) has conceded defeat in the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives. A senior source at the SNP told PA it was the “Tories’ night”, but pledged to “win it back in 2029”. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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BBC Politics18 Jun 2026

Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests

Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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