On the recordJuly 9, 2026
It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better. But if he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won’t stop him.
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Commenting on Nigel Farage's resignation and by-election stunt.
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