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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 braces for council rebellion over 'play your part' illegal migrant housing plan
Diane Abbott slapped with trigger warning as schools cautioned over Corbyn ally's 'offensive' views
Students and teachers have been advised of 'controversial' and 'potentially offensive' views supposedly held by Abbott
Nigel Farage outlines fresh debanking ‘worry’ as NatWest appoints new chairman
Nigel Farage says he is concerned that the “woke culture” will remain at NatWest after the bank’s decision to appoint Rick Haythornwaite as its new chairman.In a blistering rant on GB News, the former Brexit Party leader said he is “worried” about the bank’s decision given recent comments made about...
POLL OF THE DAY: Has Rachel Reeves lost control of the economy as Treasury forced to intervene in market turmoil?
Has Rachel Reeves lost control of the economy as Treasury forced to intervene in market turmoil? Have your say in the comments section below
Write the Conservative Party off at your peril
Our victory in Aberdeen South shows the Tories can and will win, writes party chairman Kevin Hollinrake
Nigel Farage reveals he is 'open-minded' about joining Tory Party
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak previously suggested he would welcome Nigel Farage back into the party