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• Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?

  08-07-2026 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Count Binface posted online: "Game on, Nige."
  
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• Ruthless plotter or dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham

  18-07-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
  
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• Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

  18-07-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
  
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• Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa

  18-07-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".
  
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• Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

  17-07-2026 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
  
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• Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

  17-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.
  
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• Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

  17-07-2026 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
  
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• MPs from the West reflect on Keir Starmer's legacy as PM

  17-07-2026 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.
  
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• MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

  17-07-2026 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
  
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• Chris Mason: The Labour Party is smiling again

  17-07-2026 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader.
  
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• 'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged

  17-07-2026 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".
  
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• Burnham says he is still 'finalising' cabinet

  17-07-2026 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.
  
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• First Reform UK police commissioner elected

  17-07-2026 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.
  
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• A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

  17-07-2026 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
  
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• Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

  17-07-2026 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.
  
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• Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?

  17-07-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party.
  
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• 'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says

  17-07-2026 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward.
  
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• Police investigate death threat against Reform politician and his family

  17-07-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.
  
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• Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

  17-07-2026 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.
  
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• Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?

  17-07-2026 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  
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• Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

  17-07-2026 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  
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• Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

  17-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  
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• MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament

  17-07-2026 06:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.
  
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• Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

  17-07-2026 02:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
  
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• UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

  16-07-2026 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
  
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• Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM

  16-07-2026 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
  
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• Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM

  16-07-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.
  
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• Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

  16-07-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
  
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• New councils to be created in 14 areas of England

  16-07-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The plans will see the abolition of two-tier government, with district and county councils replaced with single, unitary authorities.
  
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• Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans

  16-07-2026 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
  
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