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The Guardian Politics31 May 2026

The Guardian view on the Aberdeen South byelection: the politics of energy take centre stage | Editorial

While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-east The coming byelection in Makerfield, from where Andy Burnham aspires to make rapid progress towards Downing Street, is perhaps the most consequential in British political history. But the decision by the Scottish National party’s former Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, to relocate to Holyrood means that another pivotal contest is taking place more than 35

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The Guardian Politics31 May 2026

Nicola’s only crime was to love too much. And to not notice the Jaguar on the drive

Rather than being one of the shrewdest operators in British politics for a decade, it turns out Sturgeon was just too trusting You know how it is. You wake up and look out the bedroom window. You see a brand new Jaguar worth £81,000 parked in the driveway. You smile to yourself. That’s what you love about your husband. Always nipping out to the shops to buy himself treats. And where’s the harm in that? No one can say he isn’t worth it. And a new car is only a trifle compared with a motor home. T

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BBC Politics31 May 2026

Sturgeon's personal life and politics collide in BBC interview

BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell gives his take on Nicola Sturgeon's first media interview since her estranged husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

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Express Politics31 May 2026

Reform candidate Robert Kenyon launches three-word brutal attack on Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has put his record as Mayor of Greater Manchester at the heart of his pitch to return to Westminster but Reform wants to turn it against him

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The Guardian Politics31 May 2026

‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads

The dire state of roads has provoked pothole vigilantes and become a political flashpoint from Manchester to Manhattan. How did we get here? Sitting in St Albans crown court, waiting for his case to be called, Derek Bennett’s anger momentarily gave way to a sense of disbelief. “I mean, there’s rape and murder cases going on,” he says. “I couldn’t believe I was there, with this stupid subject.” Initially, neither could the judge, whom Bennett says remarked that such issues were surely a matter fo

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Express Politics30 May 2026

Andy Burnham poised to ‘call snap general election’ if he becomes leader

The speculation comes as Andy Burnham prepares for what could be a dramatic return to Westminster via the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

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Express Politics30 May 2026

POLL: Should Ed Miliband be the next Chancellor?

According to reports, allies of Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been lobbying Labour MPs to support her remaining in the role even under a new leader.

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The Guardian Politics30 May 2026

Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’

Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to Reform Sajid Javid said that supporting Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership contest that ultimately made her prime minister was his “biggest mistake in politics”. Speaking at the Hay festival in Wales while promoting his memoir, the former chancellor, who is no longer an MP, said there were friends in the Conservative party he remained in contact with. Continue reading...

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Express Politics30 May 2026

Andy Burnham has bombshell plan for 'unfair' asylum hotels if he becomes PM

Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate is preparing to upend asylum accommodation

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Express Politics30 May 2026

Everyone thinks Keir Starmer is a goner except one man - and he's not giving up

The sun is out and it's ice-cream time at Westminster, but Keir Starmer is hard at work and has no intention of stopping, says Jonathan Walker

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Guido Fawkes29 May 2026

Unite Union Facing Fresh Questions Over Jersey Party

Yesterday Guido was first to reveal the depth of the Unite the Union’s involvement in a political party called Reform Jersey (no link to Reform UK) – and it is now facing fresh questions after new material emerged. The party shares ties with the Jersey Palestine Solidarity Campaign, founded by Reform Jersey leader and Unite…

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Conservative Home29 May 2026

Council by-election result from yesterday and forthcoming contests

There was only one contest yesterday. The Lib Dems gained a seat from the Conservatives in Swansea. The post Council by-election result from yesterday and forthcoming contests appeared first on Conservative Home.

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