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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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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

New Starmer Adviser Harriet Harman Backs Labour MPs’ Leadership Vote

Harriet Harman has told the Today programme she thinks Starmer, Burnham and Streeting should agree on a ‘process’ for a leadership contest, and Labour MPs should have the final say. Just six weeks ago, Starmer appointed Harman as his new ‘Adviser on Women and Girls’ in the wake of Labour’s local election bloodbath. Now she’s…

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Conservative Home19 Jun 2026

In the Brexit referendum, loud voices masked secret uncertainties

Only Boris Johnson had the wit to admit there were arguments for both Remain and Leave. The post In the Brexit referendum, loud voices masked secret uncertainties appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves just torpedoed UK - and she’s about to sink Andy Burnham too

Britain may be on course for a new PM, but he'll inherit exactly the same problem as the current one.

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves in new UK economy nightmare as bombshell figures make grim reading

The rise was higher than experts predicted, as the UK continues to feel the impact of the war in the Middle East.

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

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The Guardian Politics19 Jun 2026

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions UK politics – live updates This piece is extracted from our First Edition newsletter. To sign up, click here Andy Burnham is heading back to the Commons after a resounding victory in Makerfield, putting Keir Starmer’s leadership on notice – and giving Reform something to think about. The – now to be former – mayor of Greater Manchester described it as the “most consequential

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BBC Politics19 Jun 2026

Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

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Sky News Politics19 Jun 2026

Burnham wins: So how do they oust Starmer?

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Public Sector Borrowing in May More Than £5 Billion Above Forecasts

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that public sector borrowing in May was well above the OBR’s forecasts. Quelle surprise… Borrowing was £23.3 billion in May – £5.4 billion more than in May last year and £5.6 billion more than the £17.7 billion forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility only three…

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Express Politics19 Jun 2026

Restore is an irritant Nigel Farage can deal with – but he mustn't underestimate them

OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Burnham's win isn't all bad news for Reform but the party needs to learn from the Makerfield by-election

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Guido Fawkes19 Jun 2026

Starmer Loyalist Steve Reed: Burnham Won’t Destroy Labour With Leadership Fight

Starmer-loyal Housing Secretary Steve Reed is on the broadcast round for the government this morning. Reed said of Starmer: “He’s made clear his own position… That he’s not going to walk away and that he would he would fight it if there was a challenge. But we’ve got to focus not on internal debates in…

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