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Express Politics17 May 2026

Nigel Farage warns of two-faced Andy Burnham as he predicts 'flashpoint' in Brexit battle

EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader branded the Mayor of Greater Manchester "open-borders Burnham", adding people "deserve honesty" in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

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The Guardian Politics17 May 2026

Plaid Cymru has forged a brand of inclusive nationalism. That's why it beat Reform in Wales | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Growing up in Gwynedd, I was made to feel not ‘Welsh enough’. But things have changed – and the Senedd victory shows the politics of exclusion has no answer Plaid Cymru and its leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, made political history this month: they won the Senedd. For the first time ever, Wales now has a progressive majority that is not dependent on Labour. Polls had put Plaid and Reform UK neck and neck. In the run-up to the election, some of my Welsh friends were panicking. They were relieved that R

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Express Politics16 May 2026

Lee Anderson slams 'smug' Andy Burnham as Reform flexes its muscles in Makerfield

Lee Anderson says Reform UK has a 'real chance' in Makerfield and has hit out at Andy Burnham

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Express Politics16 May 2026

John Curtice gives his verdict on the Makerfield by-election - 'I've crunched the numbers'

Andy Burnham is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.

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Express Politics16 May 2026

Nigel Farage sparks new foreign flag row with key vow if Reform UK is elected

Reform UK has already implemented policies in councils it controls, restricting flags to the Union Jack, St George's Cross, and county flags only.

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BBC Politics16 May 2026

Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?

Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's what some of the locals think.

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Farage issues blunt warning - as even Labour MPs admit Burnham could lose by-election

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK's leader is preparing for war with the Labour leadership contender.

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say

Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said. The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday as Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Questions over Farage’s houses and £5m gift renew scrutiny of finances

Property portfolio in spotlight as Reform UK leader faces official inquiry over money accepted from billionaire A week ago, Nigel Farage was toasting Reform UK’s successes in the May elections, and bragging about his prospects of becoming prime minister. But there is a saying about a week in politics – and it has been a long seven days for the party leader, who is now facing questions over a £5m gift and his extensive property portfolio. Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Burnham byelection: the small town that could decide next PM – The Latest

Andy Burnham may have a route back to Westminster – and a path to the Labour leadership. But first the Greater Manchester mayor must win a byelection in Makerfield, where Nigel Farage has vowed Reform UK will ‘throw absolutely everything’ at the contest. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah al-Othman, who has been talking to voters in the constituency Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

No more chancers or failures - the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the title | Jonathan Freedland

Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10 They’re looking like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. Labour’s upper echelon, both the prime minister and his rivals, have served up a performance of such political ineptitude, walking into doors and tripping over their own feet, that it’s hard to argue with the cabinet minister who glumly told me this was the week when the government did itself da

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Starmer, Burnham, Farage Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades | Marina Hyde

It’s your life in their hands, but what kind of life is that? No wonder a wearied, confused public has mobilised into tribes – or just tuned out On the basis that you’re never too cooked to get a new catchphrase, Keir Starmer has repeatedly warned this week that we are in a “battle for the soul of our nation”. I wish he’d stop saying it. The thought of your very soul being fought over by Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Zack Polanski, Kemi Badenoch and the others is like something out of a sealed sec

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