A political party represented in the UK Parliament.
The percentage of votes where all of this party's MPs voted the same way. Higher unity means MPs rarely break from the party line.
The number of MPs in this party who have voted differently from the party majority at least once. This can happen on procedural matters, conscience votes, or policy disagreements. Also known as rebel votes.
The average percentage of parliamentary votes that this party's MPs participated in. MPs may miss votes for ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
Estimated from MPs' voting records on a 0-100 scale (0 = most left, 100 = most right). This is a simplified model — real politics is more nuanced than a single axis.
Andy Burnham officially launched Labour’s campaign in the Makerfield by-election, urging Labour reform and signaling a break from politics as usual, while the piece also covers reactions and related policy issues such as immigration and EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces. The story highlights party dynamics ahead of the by-election and comments from other politicians on governance and policy.
Cardiff University researchers say UK broadcasters rely too heavily on vox pop interviews and that strict impartiality rules limit in-depth scrutiny of party pledges during elections; they argue rules should be rethought to allow greater scrutiny of policies. The findings highlight how voters may not be getting asked harder questions or enough policy clarification in coverage.
Wes Streeting floated the idea of the UK one day rejoining the EU and outlined options from full membership to Swiss- or Norway-style arrangements, signaling a potential shift in Labour’s Brexit stance under Keir Starmer and noting political hurdles highlighted by the piece.
Andy Burnham is preparing to contest the Makerfield by-election as Labour’s candidate, facing a strong challenge from Reform UK led by Nigel Farage; the result could shape Labour’s leadership prospects and U.K. policy on immigration and Brexit.
The Green Party says it will field a candidate in the Makerfield by-election despite earlier speculation it might withdraw, signaling a three-way fight that could affect Labour’s hold and the contest against Reform UK. The move follows Green gains in Gorton and Denton and local elections, and comes as Labour’s candidate Josh Simons stands down and Andy Burnham pursues a possible Westminster return.
Adam Dance
Yeovil
Alex Brewer
North East Hampshire
Alison Bennett
Mid Sussex
Andrew George
St Ives
Anna Sabine
Frome and East Somerset
Ben Maguire
North Cornwall
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington
Brian Mathew
Melksham and Devizes
Calum Miller
Bicester and Woodstock
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury
Caroline Voaden
South Devon
Charlie Maynard
Witney
Based on how LD MPs voted in Parliament
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