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Express Politics16 May 2026

POLL: Would Labour win the next general election with Andy Burnham as PM?

If elected, Mr Burnham is widely expected to launch a leadership challenge as pressure continues to mount on Sir Keir.

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Guido Fawkes16 May 2026

Guido’s Most Read Stories This Week

This week 944,521 visitors visited 890,334 times viewing 896,432 pages. The most read and shared stories in order of popularity were: ROLLING LIST: Labour MPs Calling for Starmer to Resign Growing Labour Calls for Starmer to Resign Reach the Frontbench Ex-Minister Josh Simons to Resign Seat for Andy Burnham Taxpayer Coughs Up Almost £30,000 for…

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The Guardian Politics16 May 2026

‘An hour of abuse thrown at me’: Jeremy Corbyn on being the target of a Labour coup

As Keir Starmer endures a slow ousting as PM, former Labour leader Corbyn recalls his own expulsion and looks at the runners and riders “Yeah, I do feel [sorry for him],” said Jeremy Corbyn, with only a little hesitation. “On a personal level it must be devastating. It is a horrible feeling. You suddenly realise that this person doesn’t trust you at all and really doesn’t wish you well at all, and you suddenly realise that any trust that was there actually disappears.” There are few in politics

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Express Politics16 May 2026

'Well, that’s that then. He’s done for' - the inside story behind Starmer's demise

OPINION: Express political editor Martyn Brown gives you the lowdown on a crazy week at Westminster.

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The Guardian Politics16 May 2026

Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem

As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates “People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that “almost everyone agrees on one thing: they don’t like him”. The recent disastrous set of local election results in the UK built on Keir Starmer’s longstanding reputational problem: only 11% of Britons believe he has been a good or great prime minister, and nearly 60% believe he has been poo

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Express Politics16 May 2026

We need a new PM now – I know what it's like battling to survive while MPs squabble

OPINION - ROBERT FISK: The Westminster Bubble is very real and it needs to burst for the good of the country.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election

If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.

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Sky News Politics15 May 2026

Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election

Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama

Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama

Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama

Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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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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