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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

WATCH: John Healey Savages Reeves in Resignation Speech

In John Healey’s resignation speech: “Britain must set the headmark of spending 3% on defence in 2030 and a clear path to 3.5% in 2035. The commitment all NATO nations have made to each other and to their people. And I believe this would commands wide cross party support… At this dangerous time, I see…

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Who are the key figures around Andy Burnham and how could they fit in government?

With Burnham predicted to win Makerfield byelection, talk is turning to who would join him if he replaced Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham looks on the brink of returning to Westminster this weekend if polls showing he is heading for victory in the Makerfield byelection are to be believed. It is now clear his intention is to seek to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as possible. Talk in Westminster has turned to who could be part of setting the directio

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Express Politics16 Jun 2026

Keir Starmer reveals what he really thinks about US President Donald Trump

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out about his relationship with Trump following their public spats.

The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Makerfield voters are giving Burnham the benefit of the doubt. If he fails, the consequences will be grave | Owen Jones

Winning this byelection wouldn’t make Reform disappear. Would Burnham really have the courage needed to see them off in No 10? ‘Well, good,” says a middle-aged woman outside Boots about the prospect of millions of migrants being deported. “Because we want the country safe.” I point out that, even as immigration has risen sharply for the last two decades, by every measure – murder rates, or numbers of people admitted to hospitals because of knife attacks and assaults – violence has fallen steeply

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

Yesterday Was Largest Single Day This Year for Small Boat Crossings

On Monday 15 June 2026 710 migrants crossed the English Channel on eleven boats. It was the single largest number to cross in a single day this year… That comes after six days with no crossings following bad weather. Smash the gangs…

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

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BBC Politics16 Jun 2026

UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway.

The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence

Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities Britain will have to “dial back” on military operations and exercises in the next few years if the Ministry of Defence (MoD) does not receive extra funding from Downing Street and the Treasury, the UK’s most senior military officer has said. Rich Knighton, the chief of the defence staff, told a Lords committee that he was “most concerned” about the budgets for day-to-day activities – in his

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Conservative Home16 Jun 2026

Rupert Talfourd-Cook: It’s not just about picking the right candidates, but training them how to campaign

Representing constituents effectively, making the case for good policy and winning the arguments that matter are not things we should leave to chance. Politics is a craft, not just a calling, and serious candidates deserve the chance to learn it properly. The post Rupert Talfourd-Cook: It’s not just about picking the right candidates, but training them how to campaign appeared first on Conservative Home.

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The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

Palestine Action ban will be overturned, group’s co-founder vows

Speaking after appeal court ruled ban lawful, Huda Ammori says fight will be won in the courts or ‘on the streets’ The co-founder of Palestine Action has said the battle to overturn the terrorism ban on the direct action group will be won – in the courts or “on the streets”. On Monday, five court of appeal judges ruled that a ban on the organisation was lawful, reversing the high court’s February judgment, which they said had wrongly limited the home secretary’s discretion on national security.

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Guido Fawkes16 Jun 2026

Burnham’s Popularity Sinks on Contact With Voters

From YouGov: In YouGov’s latest favourability poll, Burnham has a net favourability rating of -11, with 30% of Britons liking the would-be PM, versus 41% who dislike him Before mid-May, Burnham’s net favourability score was positiv “In earlier polls in this series, Andy Burnham achieved a positive net favourability rating (+9 at its peak). However, his popularity…

The Guardian Politics16 Jun 2026

I spent an evening with fans of Lotus Eaters – the hit podcast shaping Britain’s new far-right culture | Oliver Haynes

At a sold-out show in its home town, Swindon, all the bombast and conviction driving this Restore-linked outlet was there to see If I asked you to name a popular politics podcast, what would you think of? Maybe The Rest Is Politics for centrist dads. Novara Media’s Downstream for young lefties, perhaps, or Triggernometry for conservatives. While these podcasts have achieved mainstream success and recognition, the contemporary media landscape also allows fringe political shows to gain huge audien

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