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Farage resigns as Clacton MP, triggering by-election he vows to fight
The Reform UK leader steps down in Essex to force a contest he intends to fight, pausing a standards inquiry into an undeclared five million pound gift. Rival parties line up to boycott the vote.
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A loophole in the immigration rules was introduced in October 2022

'She's not some racist bigot!' Suella Braverman defended by Carver in row over 'multiculturalism'
GB News presenter Emily Carver has come to the defence of Suella Braverman, during a debate on the UN Refugee Convention and the impact of 'multiculturalism' on Britain.Speaking on Britain's Newsroom, Carver was joined by journalist Emma Woolf and former Labour MP Stephen Pound, as they reflected on...

‘We won’t allow you to stand!’ Tory MP delves into Kemi Badenoch's bid to purge Conservative ‘wets’
'If you’re an eco nut, we’re not going to allow you to stand,' Matt Vickers pledged

Angela Rayner scolded for 'ignoring' Birmingham bin workers amid 'frustrating' plea to accept offer: 'It's half a deal!'
The Deputy Prime Minister met with council leaders in Birmingham on Thursday, and urged strikers to 'accept the offer' on the table

Andy Burnham risks Donald Trump’s fury by making Ed Miliband Chancellor, US President’s team warns
White House officials have repeatedly slated Labour's energy policies

'We NEED to take on Reform!' Former Culture Secretary claims Tories 'need someone who is not afraid'
The Tory leadership race has been heating up this week as candidates take to the stage in Birmingham