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many of whom were draped in the flag of St George and the union jack, were contained by the police on Terminus Road, which runs alongside Brighton railway station. Counter-protesters faced off with them
Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street. First, Burnham must defeat his main rival in Makerfield, local plumber Robert Kenyon, who is standing for Reform UK, an insurgent party that
Makerfield byelection expected next month before challenging Starmer for the leadership, has called for the government to be more willing to take utility companies into public ownership. Talking about Manchester’s buses, which he brought
Labour government’s Employment Rights Act, which was recently passed by parliament. The most popular measure among voters was setting the minimum wage at a level that covers the cost of living. Of those surveyed
Makerfield campaign if Burnham’s team commit to introducing proportional representation. Critics of proportional representation have said it would lead to a more chaotic form of government, likely leading to unstable coalitions and an inability
many remarkable qualities" and was "someone of enormous decency". Asked what he would say to voters thinking about backing Burnham, Streeting said: "Vote for him, in Makerfield especially." Burnham was cleared on Friday to stand
campaigner Deborah Jones, known as Bowel Babe. [Streeting was surrounded by supporters](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c172w9pvw44o) on the green benches as he gave the 20 minute speech, flanked by Jess Phillips, who quit as safeguarding minister
Makerfield. According to his supporters, he is the best candidate to replace Starmer by the time of the Labour Party’s next annual conference in September. Many in the party are hungry for a change
Makerfield byelection. (See [12.22pm](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/01/peter-mandelson-documents-published-keir-starmer-labour-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a1d62758f08cf8299b18ed1#block-6a1d62758f08cf8299b18ed1).) Akehurst, who is not a cheerleader for the Burnham fan club, [says](https://x.com/lukeakehurst/status/2061377084597964992): > double quotation markI’m guessing this isn’t real
Makerfield as “open-borders Burnham”, as his Reform UK opponents have called him – which is why questions on the EU and on easing Shabana Mahmood’s changes to the immigration system must be closed down
labour" without penalising firms hiring "the most skilled people". He suggested this would be set at £3,750 for companies employing foreign workers full-time at the minimum wage, an annual salary
Many Labour MPs want him to set out a timetable for his departure, an option that could offer a more dignified and orderly exit at a time of Sir Keir's choosing
Makerfield MP, and Miatta Fahnbulleh, the former energy minister. Neither of the two would comment, though friends of Fahnbulleh have said she is doing her own policy thinking which Burnham could use rather than doing
campaign launch video this week – a film which made an audacious offer not just to his byelection constituents in Makerfield, but how he intended to change national politics and the economy. But the 2026 doctrine
Makerfield, Greater Manchester. That final contest could have big political ramifications, with Andy Burnham trying to get into Westminster to rock the Labour Party boat. But the importance of Aberdeen South should not be underplayed
many [Labour advisers to join a union](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/sep/10/labour-special-advisers-join-union-over-concerns-about-pay) over their concerns. 2. --- ### Morgan McSweeney McSweeney served as the prime minister’s chief of staff from October 2024 to February 2026, stepping in after
campaigned for Brexit back in 2016 now shouting from the rooftops about what a great success it has been? It’s almost as if they are ashamed of it. Nigel Farage just moans about
Labour leader as well as global tumult. However, on Monday, the Burnham campaign confirmed to BBC News that was no longer an option. That same day, UK 10-year gilt yield – a measure
many hurdles on route to Westminster For weeks, Andy Burnham’s supporters had told MPs to “hold the line”, that he had a seat in parliament in his sights and that he would
campaign for Makerfield on a pledge to challenge Starmer’s leadership, Reeves has had one of her better weeks in office. On Monday the International Monetary Fund [increased its forecast](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/18/imf-uk-borrowing-keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-andy-burnham)