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Why Nigel Farage's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook

Politics Why Nigel Farage's by-election 'stunt' won't get him off the hook

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

Parties reject by-election triggered by Farage amid scrutiny over his finances

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night

Peter Dinklage among stars at Jesus Christ Superstar opening night

Harry says ruling dismissing Mail claims is ‘complete and obvious whitewash’

Harry says ruling dismissing Mail claims is ‘complete and obvious whitewash’

Patrick Kielty to stay on as Late Late host

Patrick Kielty to stay on as Late Late host

Naomi Osaka restyles iconic Wimbledon outfit

Naomi Osaka restyles iconic Wimbledon outfit

Mother and two children feared murdered as suspect flees country

Mother and two children feared murdered as suspect flees country

Harry hails Invictus Games’ belief in ‘unconquered human spirit’

Harry hails Invictus Games’ belief in ‘unconquered human spirit’

Celebrities react to 'disappointing' High Court defeat in privacy case

Celebrities react to 'disappointing' High Court defeat in privacy case

Farage wins Clacton backing after resignation triggers by-election bid

Farage wins Clacton backing after resignation triggers by-election bid

Rapid AI advances increasing financial stability risks, Bank of England warns

Rapid AI advances increasing financial stability risks, Bank of England warns

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

Farage quits as MP to trigger by-election amid scrutiny over his finances

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Which high-profile figures took legal action against the Mail publisher?

Dáil Parliament passes Bill banning goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Dáil Parliament passes Bill banning goods from occupied Palestinian territories

Farage resigns as MP to fight by-election after scrutiny over finances

Farage resigns as MP to fight by-election after scrutiny over finances

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99

Donald Trump says US could pull troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

Donald Trump says US could pull troops from Europe over Greenland dispute

What happened in Harry’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher?

What happened in Harry’s case against the Daily Mail’s publisher?

William plays bowls with schoolchildren as Harry makes first visit of UK trip

William plays bowls with schoolchildren as Harry makes first visit of UK trip

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election?

Why has Nigel Farage quit as an MP and forced a by-election?

Kate discussed challenges of parenting with stars at Wimbledon, Keothavong says

Kate discussed challenges of parenting with stars at Wimbledon, Keothavong says

Scottish D-Day veteran and POW that Germans called ‘Scottie’ dies aged 100

Scottish D-Day veteran and POW that Germans called ‘Scottie’ dies aged 100

Heatwave officially declared as London swelters in 34C

Heatwave officially declared as London swelters in 34C

Harry and household names lose High Court case against Daily Mail publisher

Harry and household names lose High Court case against Daily Mail publisher

Man ‘killed instantly’ after window pane fell from luxury London flat

Man ‘killed instantly’ after window pane fell from luxury London flat

Four London theatres at risk of closure

Four London theatres at risk of closure

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

Ethnic minority communities in NI still ‘living in fear’ one month after riots

When is the Clacton by-election - and will Nigel Farage win?

When is the Clacton by-election - and will Nigel Farage win?

TfL to change two London bus routes despite passenger backlash

TfL to change two London bus routes despite passenger backlash

London gym which trained Olympians and Sean Connery faces closure

London gym which trained Olympians and Sean Connery faces closure

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

Nigel Farage resigns and vows to fight by-election after pressure over finances

Harry loses case after telling how press made Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’

Harry loses case after telling how press made Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’

Staff at Fitzrovia medical clinic 'unable to identify sepsis symptoms'

Staff at Fitzrovia medical clinic 'unable to identify sepsis symptoms'

Prince Harry loses High Court battle against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry loses High Court battle against Daily Mail publisher

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Benedict Cumberbatch spotted in Wimbledon royal box on day nine

Benedict Cumberbatch spotted in Wimbledon royal box on day nine

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank

Harry steps out at first public event of UK trip ahead of court case ruling

Harry steps out at first public event of UK trip ahead of court case ruling

‘PM-in-waiting’ Burnham has questions to answer on defence, Badenoch says

‘PM-in-waiting’ Burnham has questions to answer on defence, Badenoch says

Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations

Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations

King and Queen donate as Venezuela earthquake appeal raises more than £10m

King and Queen donate as Venezuela earthquake appeal raises more than £10m

Moment London rapper arrested on Eurostar after murdering rival

Moment London rapper arrested on Eurostar after murdering rival

Robert Burns cup returns to Scotland after more than 100 years in Australia

Robert Burns cup returns to Scotland after more than 100 years in Australia

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

Farage will ‘make a statement on future in public life’ amid finances scrutiny

Farage will ‘make a statement on future in public life’ amid finances scrutiny

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence named as new Children’s Laureate

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence named as new Children’s Laureate

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival

SNP urges Andy Burnham ‘not to repeat mistakes’ on independence

SNP urges Andy Burnham ‘not to repeat mistakes’ on independence

When will it rain again in London? Hosepipe ban fears grow

When will it rain again in London? Hosepipe ban fears grow

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances

Labour calls for elections watchdog to investigate Farage finances

Starmer heads to Nato summit amid questions on defence spending

Starmer heads to Nato summit amid questions on defence spending

Another London council opposes Sadiq Khan's affordable housing cuts

Another London council opposes Sadiq Khan's affordable housing cuts

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