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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

‘He’s just down to earth’: Ashton-in-Makerfield receptive to Burnham run

The Labour mayor appears popular in his target seat, but would face a tough byelection challenge UK politics live – latest updates A car rolls past the television cameras and reporters flocking the high street in Ashton-in-Makerfield, winds down the window, and a voice from within shouts: “Andy Burnham!” Such enthusiastic support for a Labour politician is perhaps unexpected here, given that Reform won 24 out of 25 seats when voters in this borough, Wigan, went to the polls last week, and Star

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Ministers have no authority to withhold Mandelson vetting file, committee says

Group of MPs and peers in effect accuse government of failing to comply with parliament’s will over release of files A powerful parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has revealed that the government is withholding his vetting file despite not having the authority to do so. In an extraordinary intervention, the intelligence and security committee (ISC) has criticised the government over its handling of the release of Mandels

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Guido Fawkes15 May 2026

Would Prime Minister Burnham Call an Early Election?

If Burnham wins in Makerfield, will he go to the polls early? He called for an early election when the Tories churned through their own leaders… Guido’s Adam Cherry explains more… Subscribe to Guido on YouTube by clicking here...

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

What Makerfield makes of Andy Burnham prompted by-election?

BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?

Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Reform issue blunt warning over Labour’s 'red herring' new migrant deal with Europe

Zia Yusuf says the new pact will leave foreign judges able to interfere in British politics.

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Martin Lewis gives May investment advice after 'massive stock price bubble' claim

Personal finance expert spoke amid worries about political instability causing a crash

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Pound heads for worst week in 18 months as Burnham lines up Labour bid

UK government borrowing costs jump amid political uncertainty and oil price rise that fuelled inflation worries Business live – latest updates The pound was heading for its worst week in 18 months on Friday as City traders anticipated that the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, could face a challenge from the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, later this year. After days of uncertainty over Starmer’s future, sterling dropped by almost three cents, or 2%, during the week to $1.336 on Friday, a five-

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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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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform

Adam Kent suspended after Tory councillors joined forces with Greens and Lib Dems to end Reform’s minority control The Conservatives have suspended the party’s leader at Worcestershire county council after he made a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to oust Reform. Reform UK gained control of the council a year ago but its tenure has been marked by a series of controversies and political infighting. This included a bitter leadership battle in which the now former Reform councillor Jo Mo

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Huge warning issued that Andy Burnham will reverse Brexit and dump UK back in EU

Andy Burnham has previously demanded Britain rejoin the EU - and is now plotting a return to Parliament in a constituency where 65% voted Leave.

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

From Team Reeves to Manchesterism: Labour’s four economic camps explained

Wes Streeting or Andy Burnham could launch a leadership bid – here are policies from which they could choose Wes Streeting may not have launched a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, but he has called for a “battle of ideas” about the government’s future direction. When it comes to economic policy, there are (at least) four overlapping Labour camps, which have recently generated a flurry of policies from which leadership contenders could choose. Here we run through the main ideas behind e

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