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conservativehome.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Farage Resigns, Triggering Clacton By-Election; Restore Britain Will Not Contest
Rupert Lowe confirmed his party will skip the Clacton by-election. He said Restore Britain may stand in a second contest once investigations into Farage’s finances conclude.
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rte.iepolitics23 days ago
Labour Wins UK By-Election
More than 100 Labour MPs have publicly urged the prime minister to resign following a by-election result that increased pressure from within the party. Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has also been cited as a potential leadership challenger.
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leftfootforward.orgpolitics25 days ago
Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election by Large Margin
Labour candidate Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with more votes than all rivals combined. The result has prompted discussion within the party about its leadership.
The Independentpolitics28 days ago
Labour MP urges Keir Starmer to set departure timetable after Makerfield by-election
A former health secretary called on the prime minister to announce a timetable for stepping down once the Makerfield by-election result is known. The MP also stated he expects a Labour leadership contest regardless of the outcome.
yourtango.comtechnology28 days ago
Study Finds Misinformation Rose Fourfold in Local Facebook Groups During Campaign
A think tank report documented a jump in false posts shared in local Facebook groups during a by-election campaign. The share of misinformation rose from 4 percent to 16 percent after the contest was called.
The Independentpolitics29 days ago
Starmer Tells Burnham Not to Mount Leadership Challenge
The prime minister said a leadership challenge would create chaos. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is running in Thursday's Makerfield by-election and could seek the Labour leadership if he wins.
automotiveworld.compolitics30 days ago
UK Electric Vehicle Sales Target to Be Cut from 80% to 50% by 2030
The prime minister plans to reduce the electric vehicle sales mandate. The change would lower the required share of new all-electric cars from 80% to 50% by 2030.
upi.compolitics39 days ago
Andy Burnham Says He Would Join Labour Leadership Contest if He Wins Makerfield By-Election, as Starmer Defies Calls to Resign
The Greater Manchester mayor told voters he would seek to enter any contest triggered by Wes Streeting if elected on 18 June. Reform UK's Robert Kenyon warned against using the seat as a stepping stone.
news.sky.compolitics45 days ago
Scottish First Minister Calls for Energy Powers to Be Transferred from Westminster
The Scottish government renewed its request for control over energy policy. Officials said the change would let them end the windfall tax and adjust licensing rules. A Conservative leader rejected the proposal as grievance politics.
news.sky.compolitics50 days ago
Labour Candidate Andy Burnham Campaigns in Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham is standing for Labour in the Makerfield by-election. Reform UK has won recent local council seats in the constituency. The seat has a Labour majority of 5,399.
The Timespolitics53 days ago
Andy Burnham Launches Campaign in Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham began his campaign for the Makerfield by-election at the Stubshaw Cross working men’s club. He spoke about travel costs between the north of England and London. The event included supporters holding placards with the slogan “Vote Andy For Us.”
The Independentpolitics56 days ago
Labour MPs Brief Against Greater Manchester Mayor Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
Labour MPs have conducted briefings against the Greater Manchester mayor during a phantom leadership contest ahead of a by-election in Makerfield. Officials from the party held a meeting to address the briefings and appeal for unity.
manilatimes.netpolitics56 days ago
Pollster Links Labour Leadership Outcome to Makerfield By-Election Result
A UK pollster stated that the result of the upcoming Makerfield by-election could affect the Labour Party leadership. New polling showed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham leading current leader Keir Starmer among party members.
bbc.co.ukpolitics57 days ago
Labour Leader Vows Full Support for Manchester By-Election Candidate
The Labour leader pledged 100 percent backing for whoever wins the party nomination in the Makerfield by-election. Party figures warned against internal divisions ahead of the contest against Reform.
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news.sky.compolitics59 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Cleared to Run in Makerfield By-Election
The mayor of Greater Manchester has received approval from Labour's National Executive Committee to seek selection as the party's candidate in an upcoming by-election in Makerfield. The seat became vacant after the local MP announced his resignation. A leadership challenge agains…
theolivepress.espolitics59 days ago
Gerry Hutch Announces Candidacy for Irish Parliamentary By-Election
Notorious Irish gangster Gerry “The Monk” Hutch, a convicted criminal who led one of Ireland’s most notorious crime families, is mounting a bid for parliament. He is seeking the seat left vacant by Ireland’s former finance minister. Hutch stated he is not on the run.
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Bbcpolitics60 days ago
Josh Simons Resigns as Makerfield MP
Outgoing Labour MP Josh Simons announced he is stepping aside for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to contest the Makerfield by-election, the earliest date for which is 18 June. Reform UK, which swept local council elections in the area and took roughly 50 percent of the vot…
politics64 days ago
One Nation Wins Farrer By-Election, Securing Its First Seat in the House of Representatives
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume failed to rule out a future Coalition arrangement with One Nation after the party claimed the seat of Farrer in a by-election. One Nation MP David Farley won the historically safe Coalition seat previously held by former leader Sussan Ley. Hume des…
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One Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with more than 57 percent of the vote after preferences. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Sussan Ley. The result marks the first time the party has secured a seat in the federal lower h…
The Guardianpolitics65 days ago
One Nation Candidate Wins Farrer By-Election
One Nation secured victory in the Farrer by-election with 57 percent of the two-candidate-preferred vote after the resignation of the longtime Liberal member. The result marks the first time a major party did not contest the seat and reflects a 33-point primary vote swing to One…
rnz.co.nzpolitics65 days ago
One Nation Wins Farrer By-Election in Former Coalition Stronghold
One Nation candidate won the Farrer by-election with 69.9 percent of the primary vote in the New South Wales electorate. The seat had been held by the Liberal and National parties since 1949. The result has prompted questions within the Coalition about voter shifts in regional Au…
politics65 days ago
One Nation's David Farley Wins Farrer By-Election
David Farley became One Nation's first federal MP after securing the previously safe Liberal seat of Farrer in a by-election on Saturday. One Nation's primary vote reached the low-40s while independent Michelle Milthorpe took about a quarter of first preferences. Liberal leader A…
bbc.co.ukworld66 days ago
One Nation Wins First Lower House Seat in Australian By-Election
One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by-election in New South Wales with around 60 percent of the primary vote. The result marks the first time the right-wing populist party has secured a seat in Australia's House of Representatives in its 30-year history. The by-elec…
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics66 days ago
One Nation Wins Federal Lower House Seat in Farrer By-Election
One Nation candidate secured 42.3 per cent of the primary vote in the Farrer by-election on Saturday, winning the seat as Liberal and Nationals candidates received around 10 per cent each. The result marks the party's first lower house seat in federal parliament. The win follows…
rnz.co.nzpolitics67 days ago
Farrer By-Election Called for May 2026 After Sussan Ley's Departure
Voters go to the polls Thursday in the New South Wales federal seat of Farrer to replace Sussan Ley, who held it for 25 years. Nationals leader Matt Canavan conceded the contest will be difficult against One Nation and independent candidates. Separately, the federal government co…
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Canadian Conservative MP Switches Parties Ahead of By-Election
A Conservative Member of Parliament has crossed the floor to join another party before Monday's by-election. This event raises questions about the role of floor crossing in forming majority governments. The discussion also covers voter preferences between parties and individual p…