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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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Hoyle seeks urgent advice after being caught off guard by David Cameron appointment
David Cameron was appointed as the Foreign Secretary earlier today, replacing James Cleverly
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Drought-resistant crops set to be banned under Labour's EU reset deal as Brussels to impose will on Andy Burnham
Agricultural scientists are looking to develop pest-resistant and drought-resistant plants

Hundreds of furious drivers blast Khan's 'ridiculous' car tax at Ulez protest
Thousands of Britons will be forced to pay £12.50 a day to drive their car

Suella Braverman takes aim at Rwanda migrant deal critics - 'Completely false narrative!'
The Home Secretary is set to reaffirm the UK's commitment to the Rwanda deal

Arlene Foster says DUP could form a coalition with Labour
Her comments formed part of a far-reaching interview in which she also opened about her life growing up in Northern Ireland

Cleverly vows law change as fury grows over protesters climbing on war memorial
Footage circulated online of protesters on the Royal Artillery Memorial, but the police confirmed in a statement that they had not broken any laws

Keir Starmer set to sign '100-year friendship deal' with Ukraine to show Britain's 'steadfast support'
The UK has handed Ukraine some £13billion in support since Putin's invasion