Yvette Cooper labels Farage’s by-election move a ‘political tantrum’

• Yvette Cooper has criticised Nigel Farage's decision to trigger a Clacton by-election, labelling it a “political tantrum” and a “stunt” aimed at self-interest rather than the constituency.
• Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and Restore Britain are all boycotting the by-election.
• Political opponents accuse the Reform UK leader of using the by-election as a distraction from serious allegations concerning donations he has received.
• Sir Keir Starmer called the move a “desperate stunt” linked to “sleaze”, while Lib Dem leader Ed Davey urged for Farage's resignation to be blocked pending an investigation.
• Farage is under scrutiny over a £5m gift from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne and alleged funding from convicted criminal George Cottrell.

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Nigel Farage latest: Labour, Greens and Lib Dems join Tories in refusing to engage in by-election ‘stunt’