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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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'Not good enough!' Andy Burnham's 'disgraceful' early release reforms torn apart by top Tory

WATCH: Andy Burnham assures there is 'more to be done' to block early release of PC Harper's killers

Rupert Lowe says 'genuine attempt at offer was made' to Nigel Farage after Reform UK insiders admit pact with Restore Britain is OFF
The Reform UK leader had previously indicated he was 'open-minded' about talks with his former MP

Keir Starmer pledges to 'take on Nimbys' in bid to slash red tape on Britain's growth
The Prime Minister said he would bring back 'common sense' to building

'Total betrayal!' Labour 'snubs' Chagos Islanders at Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday
The islanders helped the Allies through WWII - but were not invited to lay a wreath on Whitehall

VDL's leadership under threat as Germany sees surge in far-right support
The right-wing party Alternative for Germany has seen its numbers grow in recent months, overtaking mainstream parties in Germany as dissatisfaction with their offerings grows