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by-elections
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manilatimes.netpolitics1 day ago
Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election with 49.5 percent of the vote
The Conservative Party secured a majority of 6,050 votes in the Aberdeen South by-election on a 38 percent turnout. The result came after the party concentrated resources in the constituency while limiting activity elsewhere.
france24.compolitics2 days ago
Labour Wins Makerfield By-Election as Reform UK Finishes Second
Andy Burnham secured a larger majority for Labour in the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. Reform UK placed second but lost votes to the new Restore Britain party.
thecanary.coworld27 days ago
Green Party MP Says Party Will Contest Makerfield By-Election
Ellie Chowns stated the Green Party will field a candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Some party members had urged the party to withdraw if the mayor of Greater Manchester backs proportional representation.
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The Bbcpolitics28 days ago
Irish By-Election Results Show Setbacks for Largest Opposition Party
The largest opposition party failed to win either of two seats contested in weekend by-elections. Its candidate placed second in one constituency and finished well behind in the other.
The Timespolitics29 days ago
Aberdeen South By-Election Focuses on North Sea Oil and Gas Policy
Conservative and SNP candidates are contesting the Aberdeen South seat after the SNP's Stephen Flynn moved to the Scottish parliament. The campaign centers on whether new drilling licences should be issued in the North Sea.
The Bbcworld30 days ago
Candidates Announced for Two Scottish By-Elections
Nominations have closed for by-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry scheduled for 18 June. The contests follow the departure of two SNP MPs who won seats in the recent Holyrood election.
bbc.co.ukpolitics34 days ago
Former Labour official says Andy Burnham can address party issues
A former Labour official told GB News that Andy Burnham could help address the party's challenges. The official expressed confidence that Burnham would be selected as the candidate for the Makerfield by-election.
bbc.co.ukpolitics34 days ago
Tory Shadow Minister Criticizes Labour Government Over Internal Focus
A Conservative Party spokesperson told GB News that the Labour government is focused on its own internal matters rather than issues such as welfare reform and the cost of living. The comments come amid reports of continued party tensions.
rnz.co.nzpolitics34 days ago
Deputy Prime Minister Rejects Call for UK to Rejoin EU
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said Labour was elected on a manifesto that ruled out joining the single market or customs union. He described a proposal by former health secretary Wes Streeting to rejoin the EU as a sixth form debate and said the party should focus on delivery…
order-order.compolitics35 days ago
Labour Peer Predicts Party Defeat if Burnham Loses Makerfield By-Election
Lord Glasman said a loss for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election would signal the end of Labour support among working-class voters in northern England. He also criticized recent comments by Wes Streeting on rejoining the European Union.
world36 days ago
Reform UK Councillor Resigns Days After Essex Election
Stuart Prior resigned from seats on Essex County Council and Rochford District Council after social media posts from six months earlier came to light. The resignations will require two by-elections funded by local taxpayers.
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www2.politicalbetting.compolitics36 days ago
Wes Streeting Resigns from Government as Andy Burnham Eyes Return to Parliament via By-Election
Wes Streeting has resigned from government to prepare a leadership bid while Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, found an MP willing to vacate the Makerfield seat for a by-election. The developments accelerate a likely summer contest to replace Prime Minister Sir Keir Star…
order-order.compolitics36 days ago
Andy Burnham Cleared to Run in Makerfield By-Election
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham received approval to enter Labour's candidate selection for the Makerfield by-election. The move follows the resignation of sitting MP Josh Simons and comes amid internal party discussions about leadership.
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The Independentpolitics37 days ago
Andy Burnham to Stand for Parliament in Makerfield By-Election
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has announced his intention to run in the upcoming by-election for the Makerfield seat after a local MP agreed to step down. The constituency was held by Labour with a narrow majority in the 2024 general election, but recent local election results…
bbc.co.ukpolitics37 days ago
Housing Secretary Backs Andy Burnham Bid for Makerfield By-Election
The Housing Secretary has expressed support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's plan to stand as a candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The minister told GB News that by-elections should be held as quickly as possible so local residents are not left without representa…
Financial Timespolitics38 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor to Run in By-Election
The mayor of Greater Manchester has signaled plans to contest a by-election and return to Parliament to mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister. The move comes as the prime minister braces for a potential contest within the governing party. Both major British news…
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bbc.co.ukpolitics38 days ago
Andy Burnham to Stand in Makerfield After NEC Rejects Him for Gorton and Denton
Andy Burnham announced he will contest the Makerfield seat in Wigan, Greater Manchester, after the NEC previously rejected him in Gorton and Denton. Wes Streeting resigned early in the afternoon citing lost confidence in Keir Starmer, who thanked him for his service but regretted…
The Bbcpolitics38 days ago
Greater Manchester Mayor Seeks Return to Parliament for Labour Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is attempting to re-enter Parliament via a by-election so he can stand for Labour Party leader. He previously ran for the leadership twice more than 10 years ago and would need approval from the party's national executive committee to pr…
tass.comworld54 days ago
South Korean President Lee Accepts Resignations of Two Senior Aides Planning By-Election Bids
President Lee Jae Myung approved the resignations of presidential secretary Ha Jung-woo and spokesperson Jeon Eun-soo on April 28, 2026. Both officials are expected to contest parliamentary seats in upcoming by-elections on the Democratic Party ticket. The moves come amid prepara…