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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:06:15 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies-2vk3zo0 https://africafront.news/article/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnhams-potential-policies-2vk3zo0 After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:16 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/burnham-the-mystic-with-a-mission-is-all-smiles-after-makerfield-coronation-john-yspeech https://africafront.news/article/burnham-the-mystic-with-a-mission-is-all-smiles-after-makerfield-coronation-john-yspeech There would be no more sadness. No more despair. A change was a-coming – and he would work tirelessly to make it happen In the end, it wasn’t even close, Andy Burnham taking well over 50% of the vote and Rob Kenyon departing the stage without a murmur, never to be heard of… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:35:48 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion-kpj4mo1 https://africafront.news/article/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion-kpj4mo1 The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:14:34 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/facts-and-figures-the-makerfield-byelection-result-in-numbers-numbers https://africafront.news/article/facts-and-figures-the-makerfield-byelection-result-in-numbers-numbers From the proportion of votes secured by Restore Britain, to the percentage point difference in Reform UK’s fortunes, here are the takeaways UK politics live – latest updates It was, the consensus opinion states, probably the most politically consequential byelection in recent UK… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:09:57 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/binface-foxes-and-raving-loonies-the-uks-proud-history-of-costumed-candidates-ndidates https://africafront.news/article/binface-foxes-and-raving-loonies-the-uks-proud-history-of-costumed-candidates-ndidates British love of silliness comes to the fore when politicians stand shoulder to shoulder with satirical rivals When world leaders are elected, it is usually a solemn moment, but when the Labour party veteran Andy Burnham found out he had won the Makerfield byelection, increasing… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:03 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win-kmg1mo0 https://africafront.news/article/burnham-says-labour-has-final-chance-to-change-after-makerfield-by-election-win-kmg1mo0 The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:36 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win-e23x3o4 https://africafront.news/article/badenoch-on-tory-aberdeen-south-by-election-win-e23x3o4 The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:42:29 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/reforms-genius-plan-is-finally-coming-into-view-field-terrible-candidates-then-l-minister https://africafront.news/article/reforms-genius-plan-is-finally-coming-into-view-field-terrible-candidates-then-l-minister The unstoppable Nigel Farage is looking increasingly stoppable in the wake of Makerfield. The actual prime minister, meanwhile, has gone into hiding You’ll note Keir Starmer is in full bunker mode – and we’ll get to him – but after this Makerfield result, why isn’t Nigel Farage?… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:29 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win-l1557o2 https://africafront.news/article/tories-pick-themselves-up-off-the-floor-with-unexpected-scottish-by-election-win-l1557o2 The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:57:49 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/nigel-farage-urges-restore-voters-to-back-reform-after-disappointing-night-in-ma-kerfield https://africafront.news/article/nigel-farage-urges-restore-voters-to-back-reform-after-disappointing-night-in-ma-kerfield Reform UK party leader calls Andy Burnham’s byelection win ‘emphatic’ and makes appeal to voters of far-right Restore Britain UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham wins by huge majority Nigel Farage has urged people who voted for Restore Britain in the Makerfield byelection to… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:28:58 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work-jq5gno4 https://africafront.news/article/how-does-a-labour-leadership-contest-work-jq5gno4 Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:22:58 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/i-will-stand-if-theres-a-leadership-contest-pm-18157o4 https://africafront.news/article/i-will-stand-if-theres-a-leadership-contest-pm-18157o4 I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:36:08 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/labour-minister-responds-to-burnham-win-44edpo4 https://africafront.news/article/labour-minister-responds-to-burnham-win-44edpo4 Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:16:11 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/what-is-burnhams-path-to-becoming-labour-leader-and-pm-30xjlo2 https://africafront.news/article/what-is-burnhams-path-to-becoming-labour-leader-and-pm-30xjlo2 How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:38:42 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/the-moment-andy-burnham-won-makerfield-by-election-vdl3eo4 https://africafront.news/article/the-moment-andy-burnham-won-makerfield-by-election-vdl3eo4 Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:25:29 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/what-next-for-andy-burnham-five-key-questions-after-makerfield-win-uestions https://africafront.news/article/what-next-for-andy-burnham-five-key-questions-after-makerfield-win-uestions Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions UK politics – live updates This piece is extracted from our First Edition newsletter. To sign up, click here Andy Burnham is heading back to the Commons after a… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:11:53 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister-5z8p6o2 https://africafront.news/article/who-is-andy-burnham-returning-mp-who-wants-to-be-prime-minister-5z8p6o2 The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:44 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/i-saw-all-reforms-weaknesses-on-display-in-makerfield-farage-should-be-worried-j-elabour https://africafront.news/article/i-saw-all-reforms-weaknesses-on-display-in-makerfield-farage-should-be-worried-j-elabour 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 The day before the voters of Makerfield chose their new MP, I stood with my camera-wielding colleague John Domokos on the main… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/astonishing-win-for-andy-burnham-puts-pressure-on-starmer-to-step-aside-starmer https://africafront.news/article/astonishing-win-for-andy-burnham-puts-pressure-on-starmer-to-step-aside-starmer Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days UK politics – live updates How quickly could Burnham become PM? Speaking hours before polls closed in Makerfield, a Downing Street source acknowledged a… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:50:21 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/chris-mason-burnhams-emphatic-win-leaves-starmer-and-labour-mps-with-big-decisio-5e71zo0 https://africafront.news/article/chris-mason-burnhams-emphatic-win-leaves-starmer-and-labour-mps-with-big-decisio-5e71zo0 The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed? Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:46:41 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester-2wjm1o2 https://africafront.news/article/andy-burnhams-win-means-change-at-the-top-for-greater-manchester-2wjm1o2 Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:27:34 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/this-major-makerfield-victory-has-made-it-inevitable-its-now-time-for-keir-starm-mreform https://africafront.news/article/this-major-makerfield-victory-has-made-it-inevitable-its-now-time-for-keir-starm-mreform Andy Burnham’s positive vision has struck a powerful blow to Reform – but the PM risks diminishing the impact by clinging on in No 10 Neal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisation Compass That tingle of emotion you felt when you awoke today? That is the… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:08:46 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/matt-dunlap-beats-dccc-backed-candidate-in-primary-for-top-maine-battleground-16710001 https://africafront.news/article/matt-dunlap-beats-dccc-backed-candidate-in-primary-for-top-maine-battleground-16710001 The seat has become a priority target for both parties following Democratic Rep. Jared Golden’s decision not to run for reelection. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:01:55 GMT Politics Politico https://africafront.news/article/democrat-hannah-pingree-and-maga-ally-bobby-charles-will-face-off-for-maine-gove-6a520001 https://africafront.news/article/democrat-hannah-pingree-and-maga-ally-bobby-charles-will-face-off-for-maine-gove-6a520001 Both emerged from the state’s ranked choice voting process early Friday morning. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:56:51 GMT Politics Politico https://africafront.news/article/sir-john-curtice-burnhams-win-against-reform-represents-remarkable-personal-succ-21g2zo0 https://africafront.news/article/sir-john-curtice-burnhams-win-against-reform-represents-remarkable-personal-succ-21g2zo0 Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:46:48 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/no-champagne-corks-but-a-quiet-pint-for-burnham-after-seismic-3am-victory-campaign https://africafront.news/article/no-champagne-corks-but-a-quiet-pint-for-burnham-after-seismic-3am-victory-campaign No wild celebrations after Makerfield byelection win as incoming Labour MP signals the start of an even bigger campaign UK politics – live updates Andy Burnham wins by huge majority While an election count normally feels like an ending, the culmination of long campaign, in… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:40:35 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/burnham-says-this-is-a-final-chance-to-change-in-his-victory-speech-z91ego0 https://africafront.news/article/burnham-says-this-is-a-final-chance-to-change-in-his-victory-speech-z91ego0 Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:35:43 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/jack-schlossberg-on-trump-rfk-jr-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party-1f3f0000 https://africafront.news/article/jack-schlossberg-on-trump-rfk-jr-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party-1f3f0000 Jack Schlossberg on Trump, RFK Jr. and the future of the Democratic Party lead image Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:59:00 GMT Politics Politico https://africafront.news/article/brexit-cost-6-of-uk-economy-bank-of-england-company-data-suggests-pqkq4o1 https://africafront.news/article/brexit-cost-6-of-uk-economy-bank-of-england-company-data-suggests-pqkq4o1 Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:05:05 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/mp-cameron-thomas-suspended-amid-police-investigation-lgvxko1 https://africafront.news/article/mp-cameron-thomas-suspended-amid-police-investigation-lgvxko1 It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:45:24 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/the-guardian-view-on-onlyfans-revelations-of-abusive-middlemen-merit-mps-attenti-ttention https://africafront.news/article/the-guardian-view-on-onlyfans-revelations-of-abusive-middlemen-merit-mps-attenti-ttention Reports of agents taking 50% of women’s earnings undermine the company’s rhetoric of empowerment Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful internet startups, OnlyFans – which was valued at more than £3bn in April – has… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:13:22 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/jarvis-working-round-clock-to-finalise-defence-plan-2kj9zo1 https://africafront.news/article/jarvis-working-round-clock-to-finalise-defence-plan-2kj9zo1 The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:38:54 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/jury-in-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-to-continue-deliberations-on-frida-1729no1 https://africafront.news/article/jury-in-sir-jeffrey-donaldson-sex-abuse-trial-to-continue-deliberations-on-frida-1729no1 Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:56:34 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/truss-the-saviour-exposes-labours-secret-plan-john-crace-retplan https://africafront.news/article/truss-the-saviour-exposes-labours-secret-plan-john-crace-retplan Ex-PM reveals Andy Burnham wants to return to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer to become PM. Who knew? It’s one of the great philosophical questions of our age. Or any age, for that matter. If Liz Truss didn’t exist, would it be possible to imagine her? Could anyone… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:42:22 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/all-of-a-sudden-labour-is-rushing-to-do-some-good-call-it-the-burnham-effect-pol-entjobs https://africafront.news/article/all-of-a-sudden-labour-is-rushing-to-do-some-good-call-it-the-burnham-effect-pol-entjobs The end of outsourcing government jobs, from cleaners to security, is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection week In the quiet pause before the storm of the Makerfield result drops, good news has passed unnoticed. “The age of outsourcing is over,”… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:08:59 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released-7y78no1 https://africafront.news/article/heathrows-critical-expansion-blueprint-released-7y78no1 A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:07:21 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place-jdxygo1 https://africafront.news/article/promised-june-meeting-between-first-minister-and-starmer-not-taking-place-jdxygo1 Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:01:48 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/janeese-lewis-george-wins-dc-mayoral-primary-b81f0000 https://africafront.news/article/janeese-lewis-george-wins-dc-mayoral-primary-b81f0000 The 38-year-old democratic socialist is all-but-certain to be the U.S. capital’s first new mayor in a dozen years. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:43:42 GMT Politics Politico https://africafront.news/article/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices-5mdjpo1 https://africafront.news/article/interest-rates-held-as-bank-warns-of-impact-of-high-energy-prices-5mdjpo1 The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:50:33 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row-19vx4o1 https://africafront.news/article/zack-polanski-cleared-over-houseboat-tax-row-19vx4o1 Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:45:38 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/number-of-job-vacancies-hits-five-year-low-n7lzro1 https://africafront.news/article/number-of-job-vacancies-hits-five-year-low-n7lzro1 Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:25:44 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/there-is-a-path-to-peace-for-starmer-and-burnham-even-as-their-backers-prepare-f-election https://africafront.news/article/there-is-a-path-to-peace-for-starmer-and-burnham-even-as-their-backers-prepare-f-election If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both men One of the many problems with our politics now is that only the loudest or most discordant voices seem to get heard. And there’s certainly no… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:03 GMT Politics Guardian Politics https://africafront.news/article/scared-to-go-to-work-shop-assistant-tells-of-customer-abuse-pmg31o1 https://africafront.news/article/scared-to-go-to-work-shop-assistant-tells-of-customer-abuse-pmg31o1 Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:19:57 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/make-sex-education-mandatory-says-labour-mp-jejr2o1 https://africafront.news/article/make-sex-education-mandatory-says-labour-mp-jejr2o1 The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:58:05 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/polls-set-to-open-in-makerfield-by-election-e2ld3o0 https://africafront.news/article/polls-set-to-open-in-makerfield-by-election-e2ld3o0 There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:26:51 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/starmer-remains-defiant-as-leadership-challenge-inches-closer-l795vo0 https://africafront.news/article/starmer-remains-defiant-as-leadership-challenge-inches-closer-l795vo0 The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:39:22 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/michigan-pollster-accuses-mcmorrow-campaign-of-killing-unfavorable-senate-poll-e6990001 https://africafront.news/article/michigan-pollster-accuses-mcmorrow-campaign-of-killing-unfavorable-senate-poll-e6990001 The independent poll shows her trailing with 6 percent support among likely Democratic primary voters. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:23:05 GMT Politics Politico https://africafront.news/article/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row-v6d3vo1 https://africafront.news/article/walkout-in-senedd-as-reform-politician-accused-of-racism-sparks-second-row-v6d3vo1 Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:14 GMT Politics BBC Politics https://africafront.news/article/ella-baron-on-reforms-plan-to-strengthen-womens-rights-cartoon-cartoon https://africafront.news/article/ella-baron-on-reforms-plan-to-strengthen-womens-rights-cartoon-cartoon Continue reading... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:12 GMT Politics Guardian Politics