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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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Jeremy Hunt defends £1million Muslim war memorial amid fury at Budget announcement
Speaking to GB News, the Chancellor denied that the memorial is divisive

'A betrayal of Tory voters!' Braverman BLASTS Sunak's emergency legislation as she warns plan is 'fatally flawed'
A source close to Braverman said: 'This bill doesn’t come close to meeting Suella’s tests'

Reform UK set to smash through Labour heartlands as Starmer’s honeymoon period ends early with lead cut to 4%
The latest BMG opinion poll slashed Labour’s 10-point lead to just four per cent

David Lammy backs Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson vetting scandal - 'He would never, ever have appointed him as ambassador'
The Deputy Prime Minister described the failure to inform Downing Street about the vetting outcome as 'inexplicable'

Ex-Labour MP sparks fiery GB News row after claiming Kemi Badenoch is at 'bigger risk' than Nigel Farage: 'Have you lost your mind?!'
The Reform UK leader will meet with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood over his security arrangements

Rishi Sunak resigns in shame as Labour demolish Tories across country in election landslide
The Prime Minister confirmed he would stand down as Conservative leader