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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?

If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer Those who don’t pay much attention to politics could be forgiven for not being fully on top of this, but the UK could have a new prime minister soon – potentially within weeks. So how quickly could Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer, if Burnham wins Thursday’s Makerfield byelection? Actually, quite quickly, but only if events go in a particular way. And there are plenty of alt

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos

Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability Andy Burnham’s campaign has been forced to talk ministers out of resigning as early as this weekend to avoid Keir Starmer’s government descending into chaos amid fallout from the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian can reveal. As they prepare for a potential change of leader in the event he beats Reform on Thursday, Burnham’s team is increasingly concerned a rapid collaps

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Guido Fawkes17 Jun 2026

WATCH: Protesters and Hounds Oppose Labour’s Hunting Ban in Westminster

Anti-hunting ban campaigners descended on Westminster tonight. Hounds and all… The protesters gathered on on Marsham Street for a protest organised by the Countryside Alliance outside the DEFRA offices, where Labour peer Baroness Mallalieu attacked the government for being out of touch. Protesters held banners bearing the slogans “hands off the countryside” and “fight the…

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease. Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row

Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

The Guardian view on Britain and the EU: Ed Davey is right – a changed world changes the argument | Editorial

The Liberal Democrat leader’s call for more ambitious reintegration with Europe brings a necessary focus on economic and strategic reality Membership of the European single market was at stake when the UK voted on Brexit, but it was not the decisive question in the campaign. The leave campaign dishonestly promised a cost-free severance of ties with Britain’s largest trading partner. As immigration came to dominate the debate, the requirement to allow free movement of people as a condition of sea

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Ella Baron on Reform’s plan to ‘strengthen women’s rights’ – cartoon

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

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BBC Politics17 Jun 2026

Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer

The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear.

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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Starmer’s denial in Labour leadership will not save him but he’ll go down fighting

Keir Starmer is a decent man but that is not enough for a party who want a good communicator. Step forward Andy … On days like these you can’t help feeling you’re living in a parallel universe. Either I’m going mad or Keir Starmer is. The third possibility that we’re both going mad is too disturbing to contemplate. What to make of the prime minister’s Sky News interview at the G7 in Évian in which Starmer graciously offered Andy Burnham a “big role in government” if, as expected, he wins the Mak

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Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Have your say on Brexit and post your burning questions for Jacob Rees-Mogg right now!

Sir Jacob will spill the beans during a special live Brexit Q & A.

Express Politics17 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer's Labour accused of changing voting system to stop Reform winning Manchester

Labour is an 'almighty mess' as it is accused of changing election rules to stop Reform UK winning mayoralty

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