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BBC Politics17 May 2026

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Nigel Farage warns of two-faced Andy Burnham as he predicts 'flashpoint' in Brexit battle

EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader branded the Mayor of Greater Manchester "open-borders Burnham", adding people "deserve honesty" in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

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The Guardian Politics17 May 2026

Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart

The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long If a new Labour leader wants to underline their determination to wrestle with Britain’s political challenges, it is hard to think of a better place to start than with the creaking social care settlement. A new collection of essays, to be published by the Fabian Society this week, urges the government – whoever leads it – to crack on with creating a “national care service” more closely aligned to t

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Keir Starmer issued grim leadership warning by Labour MPs – writing's on the wall

Former minister Jess Phillips says Prime Minister should not try to cling on in Downing Street

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch issues dire Andy Burnham warning – ‘going to be unpopular!’

Tory leader warns of 'Burnham premium' as she says Greater Manchester Mayor's policies would 'hit everybody's mortgages'

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Urgent warning to parents to stop 'colluding' in crisis of children bunking off school

Leading education expert Lord Sewell has a tough messages for parents who play video games with their kids and bring them food when they should be in school

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Express Politics17 May 2026

Make this simple move to save more high streets from crime gangs, Labour told

EXCLUSIVE: Falling demand for town centre businesses allowed gangsters to establish a foothold in communities, the National Crime Agency has warned.

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Express Politics17 May 2026

RAF's new 'kill system' to blast drones out of sky deployed

A new system that is cheaper for the taxpayer and deadlier for drones is unveiled and unleashed

EconomyDefence
Express Politics16 May 2026

'Britain must be ready to lead NATO without US in nuclear crisis'

President Bush's nuclear adviser says the UK should show make it clear that NATO is armed with a nuclear deterrent even if the US stays on the sidelines

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Express Politics16 May 2026

Andy Burnham sent grim Reform warning - 'he’ll lose for one personal reason’

Voters in Makerfield are preparing to elect a new MP, and Andy Burnham looks set to be one of the candidates.

Defence
Express Politics16 May 2026

Brexit betrayal warning as Labour Rejoiners on verge of toppling Keir Starmer

Leading Brexiteers from across the party divide will gather in London on Tuesday as Labour big beasts who want the UK in the EU work to replace Keir Starmer

Defence
Express Politics16 May 2026

The Leftie eco-warrior who crazily thinks Starmer should stay – ‘things aren’t that bad!’

One of Labour's biggest donors is sticking with Sir Keir Starmer.

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