Reform cannot win a general election – and Makerfield has shown us why ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why the crushing by-election defeat shows that the Reform bubble has burst The Independent UK · Jun 19
Farage issues plea to voters who backed Restore after Reform by-election loss ‘I would say directly to them, what do you want?’ Nigel Farage said in a message to voters who backed Restore Britain in Makerfield Evening Standard · Jun 19
I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ahead, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid In today’s newsletter: The mayor of Manchester is set to return to Westminster after decisively beating Nigel Farage’s Reform The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’. Evening Standard · Jun 19
Votes being counted in Makerfield contest which could pave way for Burnham PM bid If Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield seat for Labour he is expected to use his return to the Commons to launch an effort to oust Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Jun 18
‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future Former negotiator believes in an unstable world, it is ‘perfectly possible’ the UK can rejoin the EU with old opt-outs The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Truss the Saviour exposes ‘Labour’s secret plan’ Ex-PM reveals Andy Burnham wants to return to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer to become PM. Who knew? The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Labour calls for probe into Farage’s ‘crypto lobbying to line donor’s pockets’ The Reform UK leader reportedly sought to block Bank of England proposals for a state-run digital currency. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Nigel Farage to join populist and rightwing figures at ‘anti-woke Davos’ in London Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together rightwing figures, US state officials and anti-abortionists in London The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
What time is the Makerfield by-election result announced and is there an exit poll? Everything you need to know about the high-stakes vote that could determine the UK’s next prime minister The Independent UK · Jun 18
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – as it happened Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Voices: I’ve covered Labour for decades – ask me anything as Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election ASK ME ANYTHING: With Andy Burnham’s landslide return to frontline politics and Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership under renewed scrutiny, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions and offer insight from Westminster
Euronews · Jun 18 Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Ten years on, we’re living with the ghosts of Brexit. Reform and Restore know that – the rest are playing catch-up Starmer’s EU reset is aimed at the conference room. Meanwhile Farage and the hard right mine ethnic resentment on the streets, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The National (Scotland) · Jun 18 Voters hit the polls in three Westminster by-elections VOTERS in constituencies across the UK go to the polls today to decide the outcomes of three Westminster by-elections.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Nigel Farage accused of under-declaring value of private jet loan from crypto billionaire Reform UK leader facing further questions over donations from Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne
Euronews · Jun 17 UK minister ‘very confident’ of getting triple EU reset deal done at July summit Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.
The Conversation · Jun 17 Does the United Kingdom need a new Winston Churchill? Since Brexit, a profoundly Churchillian event, the United Kingdom has experienced chronic political instability. No fewer than five prime ministers have succeeded one another at the head of a country whose governability is now being questioned. As speculation grows over who might replace the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 ‘Petrol on the fire’: Sikhs in UK reconsider Reform support over response to Henry Nowak murder Recent success among Sikh voters in doubt after party’s proposed kirpan ban adds to sense of racist scapegoating
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Farage has all the ingredients to stoke another summer of discontent Nigel Farage has been busy.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Voices: ‘They were warned’: Readers divided over Cornish fishermen who say Brexit left them betrayed YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared mixed views on the Cornish fishermen who backed Brexit. While many said the industry’s sense of betrayal is justified, others were less sympathetic
The Independent UK · Jun 16 A decade on from Brexit: where were you on referendum night? EUROPE: THE WAY BACK: Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, political editor David Maddox and correspondent Millie Cooke, authors of our new newsletter Europe: The Way Back, reflect on the contrasting reactions as results came in – and invite readers to share their memories of where they were and…