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Carney calls 3 byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec
Mark Carney has called byelections for Aug. 31 to replace three MPs: one who left federal politics, one who became an ambassador and a third who was named to the Senate.…
‘Hugely significant’: biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials
With 2 million people eligible to vote, Manchester mayoralty race will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UK UK politics live – latest updates Andy Bu…
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists who targeted property c…
Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – UK politics live
Greater Manchester mayor tells supporters a vote for him is a vote to ‘power up north of England’ and end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics that didn’t trickle down much’ Andy Bu…
Reform accused of proposing tax cuts worth £40bn to boost chances in Makerfield byelection – UK politics live
Nigel Farage’s party has announced three uncosted proposals since the byelection campaign started, according to Conservative rivals Starmer acknowledges some teenagers will get rou…
In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast
Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh Halliday On Thur…
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms
Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in Makerfield UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage said he would ban fo…
‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whom…
Reform UK’s Makerfield byelection candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X
Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’…
Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham
Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliament…
Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew…
Andy Burnham’s (third) bid for the Labour leadership – podcast
Josh Halliday on why Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is tipped to be the future Labour leader … if he wins the Makerfield byelection…
Farage hits out at Elon Musk over support for Reform rival Restore UK in Makerfield byelection
Nigel Farage leader warned the Tesla boss will ‘split the right’ after he backed Rupert Lowe’s party…
The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey answer your questions…
Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats The Irish gangland figure Gerry “the monk” Hutch has failed in his bid for a parliamentary se…
Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10
‘This is a change byelection,’ says Labour mayor as he launches bid for Makerfield seat and lays out policy views…
Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after just nine hours
Party apologises for posts by Chris Kennedy about attack on Jewish ambulances and says he has withdrawn for personal reasons The Green party’s candidate for the Makerfield byelecti…
Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate
Chris Kennedy chosen amid reports Greens do not want to be blamed for splitting progressive vote and allowing Reform to win UK politics live – latest updates The Green party has ch…
Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection
Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come…
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection
Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 June UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has been confirmed as th…
Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham
If most popular Labour politician cannot win this seat then party’s electoral problems run deeper than Keir Starmer…
Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection
Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chances…
It’s byelection bingo! Get ready for the Brexit arguments you heard 10 years ago, only louder | Zoe Williams
Makerfield will be a test of what Labour would have to look like to beat Reform – so prepare yourself for regrets, broken promises and baffling assertions about ‘red wall’ voters, …
Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say
Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit…
Labor backs Miles, despite humbling Stafford byelection result
Steven Miles is likely to feel intense external scrutiny after Labor’s margin was trimmed in a heartland Brisbane seat secured via Greens preferences.…
LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it
Opposition expected to retain the northern Brisbane seat, with Luke Richmond ahead of Fiona Hammond by more than 700 votes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Ge…
Labor claims knife-edge victory in Stafford byelection despite swing to LNP
With 60 per cent of the vote counted, Labor was facing a 4 per cent swing to the LNP in the north Brisbane seat late on Saturday night.…
Labor faces knife-edge result in Stafford byelection amid swing to LNP
Labor has only lost the north Brisbane seat once since 2001, but now its margin is under threat, along with Steven Miles’ leadership.…
‘Shame on you’: Premier and pro-Palestine activist clash at Stafford byelection booth
The activist-turned-independent candidate confronted Queensland’s premier at a Chermside polling booth, where he was handing out flyers on Saturday.…
Mind the byelection for Metro North chief in curious committee call-up
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus details a health service’s political run-in, a council’s AI warning, Powerlink’s (coming) new boss, and more.…