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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Streeting: Burnham Must Be Allowed to Stand in Makerfield

Wes Streeting says it explicitly: “We need our best players on the pitch. There is no doubt that Andy Burnham is one of them. The Makerfield by-election will be tough. Votes will need to be earned. Andy is the best chance of winning and that should override factional advantage or propping up one person.” It’s…

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Ban private jets and cut speed limits to avert UK fuel crisis, say campaigners

Climate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortages Private jets should be banned and the speed limit on UK motorways reduced to 60mph as part of a pre-emptive effort to ease the looming fuel supply crisis, according to leading climate and transport organisations. The group – including Greenpeace and Transport and Environment – are calling on ministers not to “sleepwalk into a crisis” that could lead to severe shortages of jet

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Labour MP issues Andy Burnham grim Reform warning as 'King in the North' plots path to PM

EXCLUSIVE: The Mayor of Manchester announced that he is going to try once again to become an MP.

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Conservative Home15 May 2026

Gavin Barwell: Recent results show why Kemi needs to change her strategy

We know that there are left-wing voters who will tactically vote Conservative if we can prove we are best placed to beat Reform. There is a coalition there for us. The post Gavin Barwell: Recent results show why Kemi needs to change her strategy  appeared first on Conservative Home.

BBC Politics15 May 2026

First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys

After declaring a "new dawn" for Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth spent the night at the budget hotel chain.

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Growing Demands for Rayner to Publish HMRC Letter ‘Exonerating’ Her

There are growing demands for Angela Rayner to publish the documentary evidence from HMRC that details how she did not act “carelessly” and had no penalty to pay. Because it doesn’t make sense… Tax experts led by Labour’s Dan Neidle yesterday challenged the supposed ‘exoneration.’ If it really exists… Neidle subsequently spoke to tax barrister…

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Express Politics15 May 2026

If Andy Burnham makes it into No10 his supporters will rapidly ditch another PM

If the Mayor of Manchester doesn't fail in a crunch by-election, he'll certainly fail at the top job.

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Borrowing Costs Surge and Pound Weakens as Burnham Marches on Westminster

British markets have been pricing in Burnham’s return for some time. The reality this morning is causing further ructions, though… The bond markets: 2-year gilt: 4.567%, up 15.5bps 10-year gilt: 5.121%, up 12.7bps, breaking above 5% 30-year gilt: 5.791%, up 13.5bps Yields are set for their biggest weekly jump in two months. The UK is underperforming…

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6

Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timers Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Christopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire who controversially gifted Nigel Farage £5m, has been named in the list of the UK’s wealthiest people for the first time. Other first-timers include Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis, the daughter ofte Glastonbury festival founder, Michael Eavis, according to

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.

BBC Politics15 May 2026

Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'

Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.