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Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift

Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelection

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

‘So what?’: Farage dismisses Reform candidate’s misogyny as ‘a few laddish things on social media’

Nigel Farage tells his first press conference in 50 days that Robert Kenyon’s comments are just pub talk

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Farage says Reform ‘unapologetic’ about Robert Kenyon’s past social media use

Mr Kenyon, who is standing against Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, supported an offensive post about Carol Vorderman on X.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

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Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Kemi Badenoch should be praised for defending the Equality Act

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Conservative leader is trying to score points by fighting ‘wokeism’, but only confirms that we need the 2010 law

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns

Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Burnham needed to distance himself from Starmer’s ‘toxic’ Labour to boost hopes of by-election win, allies say

Exclusive: Allies of the Greater Manchester mayor have told The Independent that the decision to finally come clean publicly about his leadership ambitions was necessary to prove to voters in Makerfield that he will change Labour’s ‘toxic’ brand

The Independent UK · Jun 5

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Bookies pass verdict on Reform's by-election chances after car crash Question Time

PUNTERS have delivered their verdict on Reform’s car crash Question Time appearance as bookies revised the odds on them winning the Makerfield…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

London MPs David Lammy and Wes Streeting clash over Andy Burnham challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham wants to enter a Labour leadership race if one is launched

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Question Time audience shake heads as Reform candidate rejects 'sexist' label

A REFORM UK candidate left women in a Question Time audience shaking their heads as he attempted to excuse vile sexist comments he has made in the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

David Lammy defends Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge

The Deputy Prime Minister has become the latest among the PM’s allies senior allies to row behind him.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Andy Burnham finally confirms he will challenge Starmer to be prime minister

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The Independent UK · Jun 5

It’s a washout: fighters pull their punches in Question Time’s Makerfield match-off

Andy Burnham takes round one of the big byelection bout while Reform’s Rob Kenyon takes aim at himself

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, attorney general insists after Burnham says he’d enter race for No 10

Lord Hermer, the attorney general, said ‘no one has ever got rich betting against’ the Labour leader after Andy Burnham fired the starting gun on his campaign to become prime minister

The Independent UK · Jun 5

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Evening Standard · Jun 4

Keir Starmer ‘will not walk away’ after Andy Burnham vows leadership challenge

Mr Burnham is one of 14 candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Burnham confirms he will run to replace Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins Makerfield by-election

Labour leader hopeful also suggested the law around carrying knives for religious reasons should be reviewed after the death of Henry Nowak

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Voices: Who won the Makerfield by-election TV debate, Andy Burnham or Robert Kenyon? Plus, have your say

COMMENT: Our writers weigh in on whether Reform or Labour came out on top in the BBC Question Time debate – tell us what you thought below

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Andy Burnham says he would challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Mr Burnham has ruled out calling a snap election if he enters Downing Street.

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

Makerfield by-election debate live: Burnham announces he will challenge Starmer at first hustings

Reform candidate Robert Kenyon refused to apologise to Carol Vorderman for sexist comments

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Who are the Makerfield candidates and why is the by-election so important?

Polls suggest it will be a tight race between Labour candidate Andy Burnham and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Who is on BBC Question Time Makerfield by-election special tonight?

A special edition of the BBC's weekly political debate programme question time will be broadcast live from Makerfield this evening

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Andy Burnham rules out early general election if he dethrones Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes Prime Minister

Mr Burnham is tipped to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he is successful in winning the Makerfield by-election.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

Andy Burnham Confirmed as Labour Candidate in Makerfield

Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour's candidate in Makerfield and may use the seat to challenge for Labour leadership. He faces competition from both his party and Reform UK, who finished second in 2024.

The Guardian - UK · May 31

‘Labour have lost their way’: voters in Makerfield say it’s time for a change

Andy Burnham and the Reform candidate lead the polls, but issues such as flooding and the state of the high street are main concerns locally

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