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Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform’s benefits plans, say campaigners

Party wants to cut £50bn from UK welfare bill but charity says proposals would cause ‘horrific levels of destitution’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves

Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals slammed as ‘cruel and unworkable’

A REFORM UK policy to ban foreign nationals from claiming almost all kinds of benefits in the UK has been slammed as “cruel and unworkable” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17

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Reform UK's Foreign Benefits Ban Could Hit EU Citizens Too, With £21bn in Annual Savings Claimed

Reform UK proposes banning foreign nationals from most benefits to save £21 billion annually, sparking debate over economic and moral implications. Critics argue it could harm UK-EU relations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Resolve poll suggests more voters support Labor’s federal budget changes than oppose them

The three new federal polls have the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition at 46% in YouGov (down one), 48% in Morgan (up 0.5) and 49% in Resolve (steady). The Resolve poll gives Labor encouragement by suggesting their May budget changes are becoming more popular.

The Conversation · Aug 16

Reform accused of targeting the most vulnerable with £50bn benefit cut

Robert Jenrick takes aim at disabled people and foreign nationals after saying UK guilty of ‘suicidal empathy’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Reform criticised for ‘senseless and cruel’ ban on all foreign nationals claiming benefits

Nigel Farage’s party says there would be only a small number of exceptions, including the War Widows Pension and Armed Forces compensation

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Reform's pledge to ban foreign nationals from welfare system branded 'cowardly'

REFORM UK has pledged to ban most foreign nationals from claiming most types of welfare.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16

Sex doll with bruises is worse than creepy

Brief letters: A disturbing find | World leaders in food containers | A spineless politician | Nigel Farage and Count Binface | Back-row smooching

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalist

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Walk-outs, infighting and a failed budget: The first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru and Reform-led Wales

From suggestions that Welsh students can’t read to tears in the chamber, it’s been an eventful few months in Welsh politics after Labour’s wipeout in May left the Senedd unrecognisable. Holly Evans takes a closer look at the first 100 days of the new Welsh government

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Former BBC News director slams broadcaster's 'bizarre' Reform coverage

A FORMER BBC News director has criticised the broadcaster's coverage of Reform UK's latest welfare plans branding it "bizarre".

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16

Voices: Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election gamble has hurt him more than he knows

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Reform UK leader will now receive a short sharp shock from political reality as the parliamentary inquiry into undeclared donations is reopened

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Polling experts predict Reform UK could soon fall to third place

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

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The Independent UK · Aug 15

Reform could slip to third in polls, pollsters warn as Farage’s popularity plummets over scandals

Experts say Farage ‘provided the motor for their rise’ but is ‘currently providing the motor for their decline’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

The Guardian view on Nigel Farage: Clacton cannot acquit him

Editorial: Reform won a contrived byelection, but scrutiny continues – while the party increasingly attacks the watchdogs and journalists asking awkward questions

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers

The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted them, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Times of India · Aug 14

Random Musing: The UK 'PM-in-waiting' just beat a guy wearing a trash can – and that sums up post-Brexit politics

Farcical by-election victory for ‘PM-in-waiting’ Nigel Farage epitomises Britain’s post-Brexit funk.

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Evening Standard · Aug 14

Kate Garraway told 'get a grip' by Reform MP over Nigel Farage absence comments

Garraway’s GMB co-host had to step in to interject in the heated clash with Richard Tice

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return: ‘It’s a joke of a by-election and you have to treat it like a joke’

ON THE GROUND: Nigel Farage has been re-elected in Clacton with a resounding majority in a by-election against joke and fringe candidates. But not all of this seaside down is happy, as Dan Haygarth finds out

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

What does Clacton get for its loyalty to stroppy Nige? Next to nothing

Why bother to improve people’s lives – or even show up – when getting votes is this easy? In many ways, though, the stunt hasn’t paid off

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring voters back in Labour heartlands?

With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

‘Disgraceful’: what one election photo tells us about British politics in 2026

Results from coastal town of Clacton have been interpreted positively by Nigel Farage and Count Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own story

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Count Binface ‘gratified’ after finishing second to Farage in Clacton by-election

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The Times of India · Aug 14

Nigel Farage beats ‘space warrior trashcan’ rival in UK bypoll he triggered

Nigel Farage claimed a decisive win in the Clacton parliamentary by-election, following his resignation amid controversies surrounding his financial dealings. His nearest rival, the comedic character Count Binface, surprisingly garnered a considerable share of support. Meanwhile, prominent parties in Westminster chose to abstain from the election, deeming it a mere…

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