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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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Lib Dem MP says Piddington campaign attracted ‘dark elements’ as locals resist migrant housing plans
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Andy Burnham told he's ‘missed his chance’ to call early General Election as tax hike fears set in
Camilla Tominey grills Labour chair on John Healey's defence 'hypocrisy': ‘Why hasn’t he resigned?’
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Michael Marra elected new Scottish Labour leader
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