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BREAKING: Andy Burnham u-turns on his desire to rejoin the EU “I am not proposing rejoining the EU” “I respect the decision that was made at the referendum” “The last thing we should do now is re-run those arguments” Flips his view from just 7 months ago when he backed rejoin

New NYT/Siena Poll: What stands out is Dems have a larger generic ballot lead over GOP (+11, 50% to 39%) than other recent quality polls. nytimes.com/2026/05/18/us/… via @NYTimes

TEXAS POLL By TSU Governor 🟥 Greg Abbott (inc): 49% 🟦 Gina Hinojosa: 43% 🟨 Pat Dixon: 3% —— Lt Governor 🟥 Dan Patrick (inc): 47% 🟦 Vikki Goodwin: 40% 🟨 Anthony Cristo: 3% 4/22-5/6 | LV | Recalled: Trump 56-43

TEXAS POLL - Senate 🟥 John Cornyn (inc): 45% 🟦 James Talarico: 44% 🟨 Ted Brown: 3% — 🟥 Ken Paxton: 45% 🟦 James Talarico: 45% 🟨 Ted Brown: 2% —— Fav-unfav • Talarico: 46-35 (+11) • Paxton: 42-48 (-6) • Cornyn: 37-49 (-12) Texas Southern U. | 4/22-5/6 | 1,223 LV drive.google.com/file/d/1_iPARg…

Chungbuk, KstatResearch Shin Yong-han DPK 37 Kim Young-hwan PPP 25 LJM Approve 70 Disapprove 22 DPK 49 PPP 24 RKP 3 PP 2 NRP 2

Seoul, KoreaResearch Mayor Jeong Won-oh DPK 43 Oh Se-hoon PPP 35

Daegu, KoreaResearch Mayor Kim Boo-kyum DPK 43 Choo Kyung-ho PPP 37

Busan, KoreaResearch Mayor Jeon Jae-soo DPK 44 Park Hyung-jun PPP 38

Gyeonggi, Jowon C&I Choo Mi-ae DPK 47.9 Yang Hyang-ja PPP 33.8 Cho Eung-cheon NRP 5.5

Jeju, KoreaResearch Governor Wi Seong-gon DPK 55 Moon Seong-yoo PPP 21 Yang Eun-nyung Ind. 1 DPK 56 PPP 22 RKP 3 NRP 2 PP 2 JP 1 Greens 0

Pyeongtaek-B by election, Gallup Kim Yong-nam DPK 30 Cho Kuk RKP 23 Yoo Eui-dong PPP 21 Hwang Kyo-ahn FI 8 Kim Jae-yeon PP 3

Breaking: David Lammy compares Wes Streeting's resignation to an act of self-immolation 'Introspection and internecine warfare... effectively some of colleagues lighting the match and standing in the petrol... that is not going to deliver for the British people. What that will usher in is Farage' He says there will be no timetable for Keir Starmer's departure and insists that he will fight any challenge 'I say to collegues 10 days of this, fine. I think the British people will forgive us for the introspection '10 weeks of this and we're in desperate trouble. We will be out of office. What will be ushering in is Farage 'Keir Starmer fought an election, won an historic majority 22 months ago. I spoke to him over the weekend. He is committed to delivering for the British people. He is the most resilient person I know 'He will continue to fight on behalf of the British people. Of course all of us in relation to this by-election will be up to see a Labour MP returned'

🇳🇱 NEC Nijmegen have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after defeating Go Ahead Eagles 2-1. This will also be their first appearance in any European competition for 17 years. The club, nicknamed “Nooit eersteklaaser” (“Never first class”), will now be playing in the most prestigious competition in European football. By securing third place, NEC have also achieved the highest league finish in their history. It is a remarkable achievement for a club that had never previously reached Europe’s elite stage and had spent nearly two decades away from continental football.

🚨 BREAKING: José Mourinho back to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO! 💣🤍 All terms have been verbally agreed between José Mourinho and Real Madrid, waiting to sign all documents. Plan for initial two year deal, JM to travel to Madrid after Real-Bilbao game. The Special One is back.

Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable for his departure, David Lammy says People familiar with the PM’s position confirm that is correct, contrary to some speculation in recent days

Fun fact: San Marino is the smallest country with political parties (I think)

🚨 Michael Carrick’s new deal at Man United, signed and completed as expected. It will be valid until June 2028 plus option until 2029.

Say Chiz again? Escudero seeks alliance with Tito Sotto bloc to reclaim Senate presidency politiko.com.ph/2026/05/18/say…

Where the Senate lines are drawn | | Following the leadership change (or more), here’s where the Senate composition stands based on senators’ voting records and minor coalitions. Which side do you think will prevail? @DeusXMachina14 @QuingAndre

The Impeachment Court *will* convene later today, the 4th time in history. 2000-01 President Estrada - EDSA II 2012 Chief Justice Corona - Guilty 2025 Vice President Duterte - Archived 2026 Vice President Duterte The question is... who will preside? @DeusXMachina14 @QuingAndre