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• Polls close in two Scottish by-elections

  18-06-2026 23:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The results in both Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry will be known in the early hours of Friday morning.
  
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• Makerfield by-election: Andy Burnham marches on No10 after huge win - what does it mean for London?

  19-06-2026 07:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  The capital may lose out on ‘policy and people’ from a Labour government headed by Mr Burnham
  
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• London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027

  19-06-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The London Marathon will take place on Saturday 25 April and Sunday 26 April next year
  
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• Makerfield by-election result LIVE: Andy Burnham storms towards No10 after huge win over Reform UK

  19-06-2026 06:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership after by-election win
  
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• Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election victory speech in full: 'Tonight could be the turning point'

  19-06-2026 06:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham’s victory speech in full after he stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election
  
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• Makerfield by-election result LIVE: Andy Burnham wins over Reform UK to set up Starmer leadership challenge

  19-06-2026 06:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership after by-election win
  
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• Makerfield by-election result: Key numbers and historical trends

  19-06-2026 05:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham increased the size of Labour’s lead over Reform from 13 percentage points in 2024 to 20 points.
  
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• Andy Burnham says Makerfield win can be ‘turning point’ for British politics

  19-06-2026 05:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  The decisive win paved the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• Could Burnham’s win mean Starmer’s days in No 10 are numbered?

  19-06-2026 04:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster could result in Sir Keir Starmer being forced out of Downing Street.
  
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• Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election to set up challenge to Keir Starmer

  19-06-2026 04:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Greater Manchester mayor has won a return to the House of Commons and will seek to become Prime Minister.
  
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• Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

  19-06-2026 04:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The SNP’s vote almost halved compared to the 2024 election.
  
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• Hot weather to smother parts of UK in new heatwave that may top 34C

  19-06-2026 03:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  These temperatures are ‘pretty unusual even for the middle part of June’, Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said.
  
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• Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses

  19-06-2026 03:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Douglas Lumsden claimed the party’s first gain in a Scottish by-election since 1967.
  
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• Tories to take Aberdeen South as SNP concedes defeat

  19-06-2026 02:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  The gain would be the first for the Conservatives in a Scottish by-election since 1967.
  
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• Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

  19-06-2026 02:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.
  
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• Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

  19-06-2026 01:14 via standard.co.uk
  
  The results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
  
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• We’ve won against Haiti, let’s beat Morocco, Swinney says ahead of Scotland game

  19-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister said he was ‘confident’ Scotland could get out of the group stages as he predicted a 2-1 win.
  
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• Votes being counted in Makerfield contest which could pave way for Burnham PM bid

  19-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  If Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield seat for Labour he is expected to use his return to the Commons to launch an effort to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• Stamps showcase some of UK’s most striking waterfalls

  19-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from Friday.
  
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• Zoo owner’s wife ‘jumped into crocodile enclosure’ to save three-year-old boy

  18-06-2026 23:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  A villager who did not want to be named told the Press Association that the zoo owner’s wife, Tracey Johnson, jumped in to try to save the child.
  
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• Body of man found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick Airport

  18-06-2026 23:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  It is understood the man had hidden himself in the landing gear of the Airbus A320 before take-off from Tangier
  
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• Polls close in Makerfield by-election that could decide Starmer’s future

  18-06-2026 23:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race.
  
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• London MPs slam Reform UK's Sarah Pochin for suggesting England should 'keep winning' for sake of women's safety

  18-06-2026 22:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin said England should ‘keep winning’ football matches for the sake of keeping women safe
  
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• Lib Dem MP has whip suspended ‘pending police probe’

  18-06-2026 21:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Cameron Thomas was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night, it is understood
  
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• UK-France Strait of Hormuz mission fills US mine clearance gap, says Nato chief

  18-06-2026 21:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  The planned operation aims to protect and reassure vessels using the strategic sea route with the ending of hostilities
  
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• 'UK's most prolific gym thief' jailed for stealing £60k worth of watches in City of London

  18-06-2026 20:24 via standard.co.uk
  
  Paul Hughes, 59, stole luxury watches from gyms in a series of sprees between July 30, 2024 and March 10 this year
  
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• ‘Best of British’ – Camilla on Ascot as she shares royal box with Stanley Tucci

  18-06-2026 20:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  Alongside the Devil Wears Prada actor and his wife Felicity Blunt were the Princess of Wales’ parents Carole and Michael Middleton.
  
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• Man who shot cousin dead at London wake jailed for life

  18-06-2026 20:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jahmel Joseph, 29, killed Jordan Rodney, 30, in Hammersmith after an argument
  
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• Attempted murder arrest after boy, three, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo

  18-06-2026 20:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Tropical House will remain closed until further notice.
  
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• Makerfield by-election: When will the result be announced?

  18-06-2026 19:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  By-election will decide if Andy Burnham returns to Westminster to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership
  
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