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John Oliver STUNS With UK Election Truth Ahead Of Massive Win - The Damage Report [View all]
John Oliver stuns with breakdown of the importance of a small UK byelection proving to have massive importance for the future of British politics before candidate Andy Burnham wins. John Iadarola and Jayar Jackson break it down on The Damage Report. - 06/22/2026.
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John Oliver on the Makerfield byelection: ‘Labour may never recover from the humiliation if they lose’ - https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/15/john-oliver-makerfield-byelection-labour
"On Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the host focused on the upcoming UK byelections and the decisive role that Makerfield could play in the race.
As a relatively small area between Manchester and Liverpool in northern England, it’s rare that Makerfield is in the global spotlight – with the exception of the Wallace and Gromit films (the animated comedy duo live in the area’s town of Wigan).
After Keir Starmer’s 2024 win broke 14 years of Conservative rule, things have not been rosy for the Labour prime minister. “He’s been in office less than two years, but has failed to kickstart Britain’s sluggish economy,” said Oliver."
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