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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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Labour peer Shami Chakrabarti called for the whip to be restored to Diane Abbott given the 'tent is big enough' for Elphicke
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Grooming gangs survivor takes swipe at Jess Phillips after inquiry denied despite having 'never spoken to victims'
Labour's Safeguarding Minister faces further fury exactly one week after GB News revealed how she ignored Oldham council's concerns
Jess Phillips scolded for rejecting Oldham grooming gang inquiry by Shadow Minister: ‘We have to do better!’
The Safeguarding Minister maintained in her response that it is for 'Oldham Council alone' to decide to commission an inquiry