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Will Makerfield decide the next PM?
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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What do Makerfield residents think of the Burnham-prompted by-election?
BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The former communities minister on reaching breaking point and who should lead Labour now. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech
The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 - minutes after arrival
Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original pub...
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Chris Mason: PM hangs on by a thread as party revolts
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this re...
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What the election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Election results at a glance
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...