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Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded

Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.

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Watch: 'Working hard used to get you something', says plumber Hannah Spencer in victory speech

In her acceptance speech, Hannah Spencer said she was “no different from every single person in this constituency”.

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Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home

The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor

Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC.

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'I've never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,' says Polanski

The Green Party leader reiterates his backing for "legalising and regulating" drugs.

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Watch: Starmer condemns Trump's Nato remarks

The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato's collective security clause following the 9/11 terror attacks.

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This is uniting the right, says Jenrick in BBC exclusive

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former shadow justice secretary says Reform UK are the only party who can fix Britain.

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PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record

Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQs

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'I don't know what the future holds': Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.

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