What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key 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.

Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands
Posted on Friday June 19, 2026

Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.