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Reform complains to BBC about Caerphilly by-election debate ‘plant’

Nigel Farage’s party had pledged to ‘throw everything’ at its campaign for the seat.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Reform issues complaint to BBC over debate ‘plant’ at by-election debate

Plaid candidate Lindsay Whittle went on to win with 15,961 votes, more than 47% of the total

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Shocking Spray-Paint Slur: How 'F* Off Home' Message Rocked Reform UK After By-Election Loss?

Spray-paint slur hits Reform UK's Caerphilly office after by-election defeat. Powell condemns 'dark tricks' as Plaid Cymru claims victory.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Voters go to the polls in crucial Welsh Parliament by-election

The Caerphilly constituency has been the focus of fierce campaigning by Labour, Plaid Cymru and Reform.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

‘I don’t know anyone who is voting Labour’: How Reform is turning a red heartland light blue

This south Wales constituency has been deemed a safe Labour seat for over a century, but voters on streets of Caerphilly tell Holly Evans they are fed up – and think Nigel Farage’s Reform might be the answer

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Our former Welsh leader ‘betrayed us’, says Reform candidate

Llyr Powell has come under scrutiny for his links to Nathan Gill, having worked as his constituency caseworker while he was an MEP.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Reform is a threat to national security, says First Minister

Baroness Eluned Morgan made the comments at First Minister’s Questions after the former leader of Reform UK in Wales admitted to accepting bribes.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Reform celebrates local by-election wins over Labour and Tories as Starmer faces next election test

Nigel Farage’s party picked up four new councillors in six local by-elections counted overnight

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit

Llyr Powell said the lower default limit in built-up areas brought in two years ago has ‘put a lot of businesses off’ investing in the region.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025