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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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Richard Tice says 'tactical voting' by Reform voters handed Andy Burnham victory in Makerfield
Reform UK's candidate Robert Kenyon came second in the election with more than 15,000 votes

Reform UK reports Channel 4 to elections watchdog over ‘scandalous election interference’
Nigel Farage blasted mainstream media and accused them of a ‘stitch-up’

Farage steps back as Reform UK owner and 'hands over membership' as party 'prepares for Government'
Reform's chairman Zia Yusuf called the move an 'important step in professionalising the party'

Sunak 'hurt and angry' over racial slur used by Reform UK activist
The Prime Minister said he repeated the racial slur used against him because it is important to call it out for what it is

Bev Turner fears for Labour 'silencing the right' after woman arrested over Southport misinformation is released: 'This is about free speech!'
Bernadette Spofforth was released by police after being arrested for a social media post containing misinformation about the Southport stabbing

Craig Mackinlay: MPs burst into applause as 'bionic' MP given standing ovation on Commons return
The MP for South Thanet returned to the Commons today after a life-threatening battle with sepsis, which resulted in the amputation of his hands and feet