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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham poses 'seismic threat' to Brexit after stunning win, warn campaigners

Brexiteers have warned Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister poses a 'seismic threat' to Brexit after his thumping Makerfield by-election win.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Shocking migrant plan revealed by asylum home chief amid 'HMO Britain' warnings

Exclusive: Another 10,000 more asylum seekers are set to be moved into houses, flats and bedsits in London, the southern counties and Wales.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

Reform’s genius plan is finally coming into view: field terrible candidates then lose | Marina Hyde

The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding You’ll note Keir Starmer is in full bunker mode – and we’ll get to him – but after this Makerfield result, why isn’t Nigel Farage? Why isn’t Nigel ranting madly at his generals and refusing to admit that actually, everything that went wrong for Reform here flowed directly from his personal character, and is going to keep happening in one way or anot

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

HMRC income tax bill soars 50% as frozen thresholds batter Brits

Brits are paying an astonishing £8bn more in income tax collectively than they were five years ago.

Economy
Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Burnham Takes on High-Tax Fanatic as Economic Adviser

Team Burnham briefed Bloomberg and the FT last night that Andy is “being advised” by ex-OBR chairman Richard Hughes, former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, former Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill, and Carys Roberts, the former executive director at the IPPR think tank. This was meant to calm the gilt market… Co-conspirators…

Economy
Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Makerfield result will leave Nigel Farage pondering these things over a pint this weekend

OPINION - DUNCAN BARKES: The Reform UK leader undoubtedly has plenty to unpack from Andy Burnham's victory... but anyone writing his party off is premature

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham's win means Ed Miliband is readying to become Chancellor and pick your pocket

The former Greater Manchester Mayor is expected to stuff his Cabinet full of high spending lefties.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win

The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win

The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

How does a Labour leadership contest work?

Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament.

Politics
Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

LIVE: Kemi Badenoch Holds Victory Rally After Winning Aberdeen South