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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.

PoliticsEducation
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.

PoliticsEducation
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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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Read a book? Join a club? Stare at a wall? Social media alternatives for under-16s

Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children well When a Lancashire schoolgirl was asked what she would do if the proposed social media ban for under-16s came into effect, her answer hit a national nerve: “Stare at a wall,” she deadpanned. The clip went viral, not least because it distilled a question many parents have been asking themselves about the consequences of the government’s proposed social media ban. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion

The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

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