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20/06/2026

20/06/2026

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20/06/2026

🔴The Makerfield by-election has reignited debate about whether divisions on the political right could affect future election results. Labour secured a comfortable victory, while both Reform UK and Restore Britain attracted support from voters looking for an alternative to the established parties.
The result has also renewed discussion about vote splitting. Some commentators argue that when parties with similar messages and priorities compete for the same voters, they can end up dividing support between them, potentially weakening their overall political influence and momentum.

20/06/2026

The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, is believed to have died after its first spring without new leaves.
Estimated to be up to 1,200 years old, it was one of Britain’s largest and best-known oak trees.
The tree became closely linked with the legend of Robin Hood, whose hollow trunk was traditionally said to have been used as a hideout.
Experts believe its decline was caused by several factors, including age, soil compaction from visitors, structural supports, heatwaves, drought and wider climate pressures.
The Major Oak will remain standing in Sherwood Forest as a natural monument, while its decaying wood continues to provide habitat for wildlife