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Laura Kuenssberg interviewing Conservative MP Mel Stride during a BBC politics programme, with a Downing Street backdrop behind them.

Laura Kuenssberg puts Mel Stride on the spot over the Tories’ humiliating Makerfield result

Jordon Scott Jun 21, 2026

The shadow chancellor tried to change the subject to Aberdeen. Kuenssberg kept bringing it back to 997 votes.

Zia Yusuf speaks at a Reform UK event with “Britain Needs Reform” displayed on the podium.

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‘Zia’s a big problem’: Reform insiders call for Yusuf’s removal and warn of splits after Makerfield defeat

Jordon Scott Jun 20, 2026

After being spooked by Restore Britain's rise on their right flank, insiders say the party must now reassert Farage's red…

Katie Hopkins standing inside a London pub during England’s World Cup opener, moments before reportedly being removed from the venue.

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Katie Hopkins thrown out of London pub during England’s World Cup opener

Jordon Scott Jun 20, 2026

Footage shared online shows the far-right commentator being escorted from The Dundee Arms in Bethnal Green as England fans made…

Andrew Tate appearing in a split-screen interview with Piers Morgan on Piers Morgan Uncensored, with UK flags visible behind Tate.

Andrew Tate said London is too dangerous to go out at night. The comebacks were simply capital.

Jordon Scott Jun 19, 2026

The controversial influencer appeared on Piers Morgan's show to warn people about walking around Britain's capital - from abroad, under…

Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire speaks with Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin during a live television election discussion in Wigan.

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Thangam Debbonaire tears into Sarah Pochin over women’s safety row in 71-second Sky News clash

Jordon Scott Jun 19, 2026

"You only care about violence against women and girls when it's committed by a brown person."

Former European Commission chief negotiator Michel Barnier speaking during a televised interview.

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Michel Barnier says UK could keep pound and Schengen opt-out if it rejoined the EU

Joe Connor Jun 19, 2026

The EU's former chief Brexit negotiator says there is no obstacle to Britain retaining special terms on re-entry, as the…

Andy Burnham speaking at an outdoor campaign event surrounded by supporters holding “Vote Andy For Us” signs.

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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection by huge majority, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge

Joe Connor Jun 19, 2026

The Greater Manchester mayor has now returned to Westminster and is widely expected to mount a formal challenge to Keir…

Split image showing businessman Christopher Harborne holding an award and Nigel Farage speaking outdoors in a blue suit.

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‘I’m prepared to go to prison to stop it’: Farage lobbied Bank of England to drop digital currency plan that could cost his £25m donor billions

Joe Connor Jun 18, 2026

Farage told the Bank of England governor to drop plans for a state digital currency that could cost his donor…

Students sitting at desks and writing in a classroom during an exam or study session, with a London-themed wall mural in the background.

Explainers News UK

Will schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?

Jordon Scott Jun 18, 2026

Teachers and unions say classrooms become unbearable in extreme heat - but official guidance still says schools should stay open.

Andy Burnham and Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon take part in a public hustings debate in Makerfield.

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Burnham puts Farage’s NHS insurance record on trial at Makerfield hustings – and Kenyon answered a doctor’s question about waiting times by talking about Wigan Warriors

Joe Connor Jun 17, 2026

Farage said in 2012 he would feel more comfortable with healthcare money going "through the marketplace of an insurance company."…