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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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Labour accused of lobbying EHRC to force through 'unworkable' Islamophobia definition
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Reform UK rebounds after Rupert Lowe but a much 'bigger threat' is waiting in the wings for Nigel Farage
As the insurgent party attempts to move past the row, it faces a far more intractable challenge across the Atlantic, Britain's favourite elections guru tells GB News
MPs slam Starmer as Labour’s immigration plan leaves Channel bracing for ‘busy summer’
More than 1,000 Channel crossing migrants have completed the perilous 21-mile journey since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister
Nigel Farage unveils new Reform UK leadership team with aim of becoming the 'only real opposition in British politics'
Lee Anderson has been appointed Chief Whip, while Richard Tice has moved from the role of Chairman to become Deputy Leader