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The Guardian Politics17 Jun 2026

Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market

Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EU The Lib Dems will urge Andy Burnham to end Labour’s “torpor and timidity” towards the EU as they call for the UK to rejoin the single market, in a notable strengthening of their own position. Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote next week, Ed Davey will challenge Burnham to scrap Labour’s red lines on the customs union and single market if he becomes prime minister an

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Angela Rayner deals devastating blow to Keir Starmer in Labour civil war

The former Deputy Prime Minister said it is "hard to escape the feeling the public have" towards the Prime Minister.

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns

Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best

It is still not totally clear what the government wants but the political mood seems to be shifting towards a decision Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal At last, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, has opined on the future of Thames Water. So what’s it to be? A takeover by the company’s creditors? Special administration, which would allow anyone to pitch up with an offer while the state temporarily funds the company? Or even a quick flush to f

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit

British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going ahead The wait for Keir Starmer’s first session of the G7 gathering in Évian-Les-Bains was undoubtedly awkward. A meeting about the future of Ukraine had been due to start at 9am but more than half an hour later Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron were nowhere to be seen. On a live Reuters feed, Starmer could be seen standing next to the leaders of Canada and Japan as they m

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military

PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staff UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is leaving British troops underfunded and unable to carry out the operations he expects from them, according to scathing remarks delivered in parliament on Tuesday by three senior defence figures. The prime minister came under fire in separate interventions from his former defence secretary John Healey, the former defence minister Al Carns

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job

Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was halted The Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by concerns about Labour divisions, saying MPs should allow the House of Lords to finish its work on the bill after it was blocked from a vote by peers. It also can be revealed that the Labour MP and disability rights campaigner Marie Tidball is to co-sponsor the bill, along

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

The Right Angle: Two Days Until Makerfield

Two days remain until the Makerfield by-election. As Guido wrote in yesterday’s Labour Wars, Andy Burnham remains the bookies’ favourite. Reform’s hopes of crushing the Restore insurgency are fading. Party veteran and Reform board member Gawain Towler admitted today it would be “hard work” to win, though he largely attributed it to Burnham’s personal brand.…

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel

A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham is already terrifying financial markets with leadership election imminent

Andy Burnham's track record of higher spending and taxes could spook the markets and crash the pound should he win Makerfield and become PM, experts warn.

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges

The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse.

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