Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham confirmed to fight by-election and staggering HS2 cost

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19 May 2026 • 11:26 PM MYT
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Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham confirmed to fight by-election and staggering HS2 cost

  1. Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield by-election.
  2. HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits.
  3. Married at First Sight UK ‘faces police investigation’ after rape allegations.
  4. Train chaos and delays across UK as National Rail issues statement.
  5. Father-of-eight fatally shot while trying to protect San Diego mosque.
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