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Watch: Moment PM says he will step down
Keir Starmer announces his decision to quit in a speech outside No 10. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader
Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Andy Burnham: Who is the man who may be the next PM?
A look back at the career of the man dubbed the 'King of the North', Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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Minister: PM is thinking about how to respond
Baroness Jacqui Smith speaks about the prime minister and claims from US President Donald Trump that he will resign. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Lawyer and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who said the preliminary count was "not yet offic...
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Chris Mason on the draining of the PM's authority
Watch analysis from BBC political editor Chris Mason. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
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People voted for me in spite of Starmer, says Jess Phillips
The Labour MP says the prime minister would be the "first to admit" her constituents did not vote for him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Starmer reflecting on political reality as he considers future, says ally
Cabinet minister Peter Kyle says the PM is "mindful of the interests of the country" amid calls for him to quit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts
The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Nick Eardley on the mood in government as speculation grows about the prime minister's departure. Newsiline summarises this re...
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'Uncertainty costs us', says former top civil servant
Former top civil servant Simon Case says uncertainty over the country's leadership costs it money. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Why candidates dress up to run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition. Newsiline summarises thi...
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PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals
As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP. Newsiline summarises...
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP. Newsiline summarises...
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Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP. Newsiline summ...
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Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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How does a Labour leadership contest work?
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Labour minister responds to Burnham win
Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says
Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this...
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Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...