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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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Parliamentary watchdog reopens investigation into Nigel Farage just hours after by-election win

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Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election despite 'organised campaign to disrupt result'

Andy Burnham braces for council rebellion over 'play your part' illegal migrant housing plan

Mordaunt mocks Starmer for 'Operation Radish' in furious takedown of Labour leader
Natalie Elphicke announced her defection from the Conservative Party yesterday just minutes before PMQs, with Starmer welcoming her to the party

Labour to extend use of migrant hotels for 4 years despite pledge to end scheme 'as fast as possible'
Sir Matthew Rycroft has said that the Government aims to 'exit' asylum hotels by 2029

Politics news: Mark Francois fears ‘camouflaged’ Keir Starmer plot to undo Brexit
The Brexiteer said he would 'eat humble pie' if his prediction is wrong

‘Punishing hard working Brits!’ Bev Turner erupts at Matthew Stadlen in schools row
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to charge private schools 20 per cent VAT, as well as end business rate relief