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Why Reform UK couldn’t care less about the controversial views of its candidates

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why Reform UK selected Robert Kenyon as their Makerfield by-election candidate despite him being Facebook friends with neo-fascist leader Gary Raikes, the founder of the New British Union

The Independent UK

John Curtice reveals winners and losers of Scottish elections' voting system

REFORM UK would be Scotland’s second largest party behind the SNP while Labour and the Greens tied for third if the Scottish election system…

The National (Scotland)

UK minister ‘confident’ of steel pact with EU ahead of impending July tariffs

Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant hailed “very productive conversations” with EU counterparts on a carve-out for the UK from looming restrictions on steel imports. Britain's Labour-led government is pushing ahead with an economic reset despite political turbulence at home.

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Nothing sums up the death of accountability like the prospect of Nigel Farage in No 10

You’d expect the public face of Brexit to be punished by voters. But history shows that such leaders often profit from the chaos they sow, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Has anybody seen Nigel? Speculation swirls as Farage performs disappearing act

As campaigners take to the streets for what could be the most significant byelection for decades, the Reform leader’s absence remains a mystery

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK Makerfield by-election candidate was 'friends' with neo-fascist leader

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election was formerly “friends” on Facebook with a neo-fascist leader ...

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Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life

John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Did Scotland's party leaders just signal a new kind of Holyrood parliament?

MEET the new boss, same as the old boss ...

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham’s popularity surges past Farage in new poll

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The Independent UK

John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister

The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Burnham could beat Farage in a general election, new poll suggests

Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform leader in head-to-head polls by 14 percentage points, according to pollsters

The Independent UK

John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament

JOHN Swinney has been elected First Minister of Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MSP rolls back on call for 'defeat' of Israel after pressure

SCOTTISH Labour have suggested they will not suspend one of their newly elected MSPs after calls for action from a body representing Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Andy Burnham announced as Labour candidate for Makerfield by-election

The decision sets up a contest between Mr Burnham and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, a local plumber who contested the seat for the party in 2024.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour’s candidate in Makerfield by-election

Andy Burnham will be Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, the party has announced

The National (Scotland)

Reform candidate in Scottish by-election blasted over 'satanic trash' comment

REFORM UK’s candidate in a forthcoming Scottish by-election has been condemned over comments in which she described actors as “satanic…

The National (Scotland)

Date confirmed for Westminster by-election to fill Stephen Flynn's former seat

THE date of the by-election in Stephen Flynn’s former Westminster seat has been confirmed ...

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The Independent UK

Inside the dirty tricks campaigns trying to stop Andy Burnham in race for No 10

NEWS ANALYSIS: As the phantom leadership contest rumbles on ahead of a by-election in Makerfield, political editor David Maddox looks at the dirty tricks campaigns being unleashed by Labour MPs to stop Andy Burnham making it into No 10

The National (Scotland)

Malcolm Offord put under investigation by Scottish charity watchdog

Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust he previously vowed to donate his MSP salary to ...

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?

In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted waters

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham vows to ‘change Labour’ in direct challenge to Keir Starmer

Expected candidate in Makerfield byelection says party ‘needs to change if we are to regain people’s trust’

The Guardian - UK

Farage claim he bought £1.4m house with I’m a Celebrity fee under scrutiny

Accounts for Reform UK leader’s media company suggest money was not withdrawn at time of property purchase

The Guardian - UK

Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection

Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform’s chances but others say it is not Greens’ job to help Labour

The Conversation

Even if the UK changes prime minister, voters now expect to hear the language of populism

Beyond the high drama surrounding the Makerfield by-election and the contest to be the UK prime minister lies a more fundamental battle. It is the struggle between the incremental pragmatism of mainstream politics and the magical thinking of populism.

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