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Nigel Farage now says £5m from crypto billionaire was ‘reward’ for Brexit push
Nigel Farage has shifted his explanation for accepting a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire and Reform UK donor Zia Yusuf, now calling it a "reward" for his Brexit campaigning — a significant departure from his earlier claim that the funds were for personal security. The donation is currently under investigation, raising questions about transparency and political funding rules. The changing story adds fresh scrutiny to Farage's leadership of Reform UK ahead of a period in which the party has sought to present itself as a clean-break alternative to the political establishment.
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Wes Streeting's resignation letter and Starmer's response in full
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary following Labour's poor performance in local elections, marking a significant blow to Keir Starmer's cabinet. Streeting's departure comes at a critical moment for the government, with the NHS reform agenda now left in uncertain hands. Starmer's response acknowledged the loss while signaling his intent to press forward — but the reshuffle raises fresh questions about Labour's direction.
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Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting is set to mount a formal leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, contingent on securing sufficient parliamentary support to trigger a contest. The health secretary's move has thrown Labour into turmoil, prompting urgent efforts on the party's left flank to field a rival candidate. Ed Miliband and Angela Rayner are both being floated as potential contenders to block Streeting's path to the leadership.
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Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs
Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to hold onto power, making direct appeals to ministers and MPs to resist calls for a leadership contest. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly positioning himself for a challenge that could materialise as soon as Thursday. The moves signal a significant fracture at the top of the Labour government, with Starmer's authority under serious and immediate threat.
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Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live
Angela Rayner has called on Keir Starmer to "reflect on" whether he should step aside as Labour leader, following HMRC's decision to clear her over a long-running tax affairs investigation. The former deputy prime minister signaled she would be open to entering a leadership contest, saying she is keen to "play my part." The development marks a significant escalation in Labour's internal power struggle, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting also expected to formally declare his candidacy.
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