In an email to supporters yesterday, the leader said the party would have 'a big challenge on our hands to clear out the Remainer Parliament and win a majority for Brexit'.

An audit by the Daily Mail found Boris Johnson could miss out in almost 90 battleground constituencies if the pro-Brexit vote is split between the Tories and the Brexit Party.

There are rumours senior Tories tried to blow up the Brexit Party's Election launch with a defection stunt. Friends of Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice suggest they may be true, says HARRY COLE.

From Stockton to Workington, these are the 29 Labour Leave-voting constituencies with the smallest majorities which Boris Johnson will look to win this Christmas.

Mr Farage stood down candidates contesting Tory-held constituencies but continues to take the battle to Jeremy Corbyn ahead of the December 12 general election.

The pro-Brexit vote was split in seats such as Doncaster North, where former Labour leader Ed Miliband limped home with 38.7 per cent of the vote. Pictured: Nigel Farage on TV last night.

Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party handed victory to Jeremy Corbyn in 20 key seats at the general election last week, according to internal Tory polling.

Sean Penn, 58, proved he was still very much as adventurous as ever, spotted jumping off the side of Leonardo DiCaprio's super yacht with his girlfriend, Leila George, 27, on Saturday.

The Hollywood star, 44, shared a sweet smooch with the model, 22, as they joined Sean, 58, and his girlfriend Leila, 27, at the dinner in the for the meal at the Lo Scoglio eatery.

The actress broke out opposite Jared Leto on the 90s MTV series My So-Called Life and later starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 motion picture Romeo + Juliet.

CRAIG HOPE: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is on his way out of Stamford Bridge and the only question which remains is exactly when he will leave. We trace the key events that led to his demise.

Chelsea's season may not have stopped with the defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday night, but it is now chugging along in first gear, with the engine making some rattling noises.

The striker went AWOL last summer after a major row with Antonio Conte and lost his place as a consequence. 'It is very clear that it was not my fault that I was in Brazil,' the striker said.

SPECIAL REPORT BY KIERAN GILL: Antonio Conte is on his way out, and someone in danger of being remembered more for rowing with Jose Mourinho than for his brilliant debut season.

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: His last was against Brighton on Boxing Day – a header after a peach of a ball from Cesar Azpilicueta put the goal on a plate for him at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea plan to 'withhold' part of Antonio Conte's severance package as they feel his infamous text message to Diego Costa damaged his transfer value and cost the club millions.

The 29-year-old scored 52 goals across three Premier League campaigns at Stamford Bridge and was a part of two title-winning squads but he was allegedly deemed surplus to requirements by Conte.

Eden Hazard was back to his brilliant best in his preferred role on the left-wing against Tottenham on Thursday after playing in a false 9 role in recent weeks.

It looked as though Chelsea fans were really missing Diego Costa after his performance in Atletico Madrid's win over Juventus on Wednesday. Costa re-signed for Atletico in 2018.

KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Chelsea lost Costa in 2017. Morata could not fill his boots, while Giroud has long been deemed a back-up striker. Now it is Gonzalo Higuain’s turn.

Sergio Ramos attracts both controversy and admiration for his attitude and ability - yet one thing rarely acknowledged is his ability as a goal scorer. He has scored 16 times in all competitions this season.

John Terry has spoken about his future managerial ambitions and also revealed some of the bizarre superstitions he had as a player. He had a variety of unusual quirks.

Despite Everton having overspent their budget, leaving director of football Marcel Brands the task of reducing a bloated squad, Moshiri has indicated he is willing to pay for a marquee signing up front.

John Terry has shared an insight into how Chelsea players were kept entertained during pre-season training in 2015, with Diego Costa flooring masseur Billy McCulloch in a boxing fight.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Atletico are eight points off the lead in La Liga, on Thursday night they were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by a third division side and Liverpool loom on the horizon in Europe.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka has recalled a bizarre incident involving a Diego Costa and Nathaniel Chalobah. Bulka rose through the Chelsea ranks before moving to PSG.

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: For the first time in 30 years, Liverpool are the champions. We knew that already and it looks now as though the coronavirus has confirmed it.

The two missiles were launched from the coastal city of Wonsan into the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday, almost exactly a week after a similar test in the same location (file image).

The latest launch comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had received a 'very beautiful letter' from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

The Coast Guard says the short-range projectiles did not reach Japanese waters or the  Exclusive Economic Zone.

The projectiles were fired near the coastal town of Wonsan and flew around 149 miles, according to Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The projectiles were fired from North Pyongan province into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, without providing further details.

Former Australian NRL and English Super League backrower Adam Maher, 47, died on Tuesday after being diagnosed with the disease in late 2018.

Production of The Amazing Race Australia, hosted by ex-NRL star Beau Ryan, is under threat due to coronavirus fears.

Former State of Origin star Carl Webb, 38, has been diagnosed with early-onset motor neurone disease. Queensland Rugby League broke the tragic news on its website on Thursday.

Wayne Bennett has said 'the show doesn't have to go on' and the NRL season should be cancelled amid coronavirus fears.

The future of NRL side The Warriors are in doubt after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the government's decision to force all international arrivals to self-quarantine.

Cameron Smith has called for the NRL to be suspended for a few weeks, claiming he and his Melbourne teammates are concerned for their families' health.

The NRL has outlined its plan to keep the competition afloat as Australia grapples with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The NRL has suspended the rest of the season as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shutdown businesses and services across Australia.

The NRL suspended the rest of the season with immediate effect on Monday night, amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Sydney Roosters co-captain Jake Friend has focused his energy during the suspension of the NRL season on keeping his Sydney coffee shop alive during the COVID-19 crisis.

The NRL season is set to resume on May 28 after the league was suspended due to COVID-19. 

Proof has reportedly been unearthed that shows that the NRL was given permission to restart the 2020 competition in May by the NSW government.

The NRL this week will meet with both major broadcasters on Tuesday, but it has come amid debate over whether the sport can get back on the field so soon.

The NRL will resume play on May 28 after getting the go-ahead to continue the season by the government, the league has announced.

Former Wallaby and now commentator FitzSimons said it was 'absolute madness' for the league to start playing games again from May 28, claiming the league was benefiting from special treatment.

NRL stars Nathan Cleary (pictured) along with Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have been fined by the NRL for breaching social distancing rules and warned further breaches could affect the season.

Cleary was on Wednesday cleared by NSW police of breaking social distancing laws despite admitting to having friends at his house on Anzac Day.

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett confirmed the four players were showing flu-like symptoms and were turned away from training in Redfern on Monday morning.