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Laura Kuenssberg is your guide as three parliamentary constituencies choose a new MP.
The latest updates and analysis from the BBC.
19/06/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Andy Burnham Wins In Makerfield, So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
The big political issues of the day.
Victorious Burnham makes his pitch to the country
Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield. but the prime minister insists he's staying put.
19/06/2026 13:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, US official confirms
Is time up for Keir Starmer as PM?
After Andy Burham's by-election win does this spell the end for Sir Keir Starmer?
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
Catherine Atkinson MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Fraser Nelson, Polly Toynbee
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hixon Memorial Hall in Staffordshire.
June 15th to June 21st
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
19/06/2026 20:01 GMT
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, as more Lebanon strikes reported
It comes after concerns that fighting in Lebanon could jeopardise the US-Iran peace deal.
One dead and several injured in Bedford train crash
Medics say 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering "very serious injuries"
From Makerfield to Downing Street?
By whom, how and when will this Downing Street deadlock be broken? With Matt Chorley.
