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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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Andy Burnham 'doesn't have the guts to deal with small boats crisis', says Nigel Farage
Keir Starmer will not fund projects to bury electricity cables as it would lead to higher taxes
Campaigners say that electricity pylons despoil the countryside, ruin views and are often opposed by communities which have to live near to them
Reform UK pulls ahead of both Labour and Tories as Nigel Farage dominates in new poll
'No pacts, no deals. Reform is headed for Government,' party chairman Zia Yusuf vowed
'Performative politics!' Ben Habib blasts Rachel Reeves for backing Heathrow expansion amid 'damaging' Budget
The Chancellor claimed today that the expansion of the London airport is 'badly needed'
‘Get a grip!’ Lee Anderson takes swipe at Argentina President over Falklands vow: ‘Sort your own problems’
Argentina's president Javier Milei has vowed to establish a diplomatic 'roadmap'
Nigel Farage warns Keir Starmer of 'quick-fire' Donald Trump as leaders meet for key talks
The Prime Minister met with the US President at the White House ahead of key UK-US talks