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The Independent, 20 Jun 2026

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The Independent is a British daily newspaper that launched in 1986, establishing a reputation for clear reporting and commentary that speaks to readers across the UK. The publication’s editorial focus is built on international news coverage, public-interest investigations and accessible explanations of complex policy debates. Its journalists track global affairs, culture, science and politics with a direct style that helps readers understand how events connect and why they matter. Regular coverage highlights environmental concerns, human rights issues and technological change, balancing quick overviews with deeper analysis. The Independent encourages a wide range of perspectives, offering commentary that reflects the breadth of its audience and the evolving conversations that shape public life. Its reporting often examines the impact of political decisions on daily experiences, using plain language to keep information approachable. The newspaper’s trailblazing coverage has earned it significant recognition, including being named National Newspaper of the Year at The Press Awards. Available on PressReader, The Independent newspaper delivers thoughtful journalism and timely coverage for readers looking for clarity and global awareness.

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Article'It's time to move on'

● Labour MPs seek meet­ing with Starmer to per­suade him to step down ● Demands for 'coron­a­tion' of Andy Burnham after by-elec­tion tri­umph ● Blow to Reform UK as Far­age 'dis­ap­poin­ted' by com­pre­hens­ive defeat ● Ex-Manchester mayor pledges...

'It's time to move on'

ArticleA Burnham coron­a­tion is not the salve Labour seeks

The Edge Green Street ground of Ashton Town Foot­ball Club might not seem the obvi­ous place in which to spark a revolu­tion, but it was care­fully chosen by Andy Burnham as the loc­a­tion for his Maker­field by-elec­tion vic­tory speech. With the...

A Burnham coron­a­tion is not the salve Labour seeks

Article‘His time has come’: is this North­ern star at its zenith?

“Keir Starmer is lost,” says Terry Miller. It’s a sunny Fri­day morn­ing in Ashton-in-Maker­field, a mar­ket town four miles south of Wigan that has spent the past month as the unlikely epi­centre of Brit­ish polit­ics. This town’s con­stitu­ency,...

‘His time has come’: is this North­ern star at its zenith?

ArticleReform’s woes extend far bey­ond defeat in Maker­field

The Reform bubble has spec­tac­u­larly burst in Maker­field with the party’s crush­ing defeat to Andy Burnham – and shows exactly why Nigel Far­age will never become prime min­is­ter. While the by-elec­tion itself will not be the reason for the demise...

Reform’s woes extend far bey­ond defeat in Maker­field