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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 responds to Piddington voting to leave UK over Labour's plan to house 1,250 migrants
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Piddington residents demand urgent action from Labour after voting to leave UK
Labour to consider new legislation to protect monuments after 'desecration' of Churchill statue
Andy Burnham to face Donald Trump in person for first time amid Falklands and Northern Ireland rows
Andy Burnham accused of having 'no backbone' over EU reset: 'Out of his depth!'
The Prime Minister has warned that the measures laid out in the Budget will be 'challenging'
Labour roads minister denies 'watering down' net zero goals despite hybrid vehicle law change: 'We are NOT relaxing our commitment!'
From 2030 to 2035, manufacturers will be permitted to continue selling hybrid vehicles, including full hybrids like the Toyota Prius and plug-in models
Keir Starmer set to U-turn on manifesto pledge to ban foie gras in bid to secure EU trade deal
The French delicacy is currently banned from being produced in the UK