Nigel Farage has dismissed claims his resignation as Reform UK leader is a publicity ploy, stating a by-election for his Clacton seat is 'only fair'. Reform UK has suggested an August polling date, enabling Farage to contest the constituency.
Labour faces internal turmoil as four ministers, including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, have resigned from Sir Keir Starmer's government. This comes as over 80 MPs call for Starmer's resignation, yet a lack of unified support for a single challenger prevents an immediate leadership contest. Simultaneously, 111 Labour MPs have signed a counter-statement, arguing against a leadership challenge.
Sir Keir Starmer's authority is challenged after multiple shadow ministers resigned, defying the Labour whip to vote for a Gaza ceasefire, exposing deep party divisions.
