Nigel Farage, pollings' current front runner to win the next general election, has resigned as an MP.

However, he plans to stand as a candidate in the by-election this move will trigger. Labour, the Lib Dems and the Tories have labelled this a “stunt” and won’t stand in the contest.

Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is continuing to prepare for power…

Tom McTague is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Ethan Croft to discuss.

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