Chris Mason: Emphatic win leaves Starmer with big decision on leadership
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed?

Burnham says 'tonight could be the turning point' in his victory speech
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country.