Davey says Lib Dems won’t give up fight against ‘nasty populism’ Sir Ed took aim at Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and billionaire Elon Musk during his speech at his party’s annual conference. Evening Standard · Sep 19
Reform UK activists squabble over Farage’s plan for £72m donations Crypto billionaires’ £72m will be used to hire campaign managers and professional staff in target constituencies The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Lib Dems have ‘moral responsibility’ to block Reform, says Ed Davey as party gears up for snap election Exclusive: Lib Dem leader bullish ahead of party conference despite static poll ratings and MPs’ frustrations The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
Davey says Lib Dems ‘strong force’ as conference to firm up election platform It comes as one of Sir Ed Davey’s MPs said the party was ‘struggling for relevance’. The Independent UK · Sep 19
Tories and Reform want to turn Britain into a ‘Trump satellite state’, Ed Davey says Liberal Democrat leader declares his party’s ‘orange wall’ will stop Reform‘s rise to power The Independent UK · Sep 19
Members of right-leaning parties prefer leaders with ‘dark triad’ personality traits How does someone’s personality relate to their choice of political party? It’s a fascinating question, and one that has interesting implications in the changing landscape of British politics right now. Would someone joining a party, for example, want to see their own personality traits reflected back at them via the… The Conversation · Sep 18
‘I was crew for around 10 years’: The RNLI family standing firm against a wave of abuse YOUR VIEWS: After a wave of threats and doxing aimed at volunteers wrongly linked to Channel rescues, one RNLI family says the abuse changes nothing – and Independent readers are backing them The Independent UK · Sep 18
Friday briefing: After two months as PM, is Andy Burnham passing his own test? In today’s newsletter: The Labour leader said he would assess his success by how his policies affected his constituency. From the cost of living to immigration, we look at how Makerfield voters feel about their MP’s choices The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Reform UK’s crypto policies are making the party look out of touch THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage needs to end the impression that his party is the political wing of the crypto industry The Independent UK · Sep 17
Reform to hand crypto investors hundreds of millions in tax breaks Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent reveals the wealthiest crypto investors would get £100m a year in tax relief from Nigel Farage’s party The Independent UK · Sep 17
Count Binface takes swipe at Zack Polanski as he announces if he's standing in Holborn by-election ‘It is my solemn duty to challenge major political leaders’, says the ‘space and electoral warrior’ Evening Standard · Sep 17
Kate Garraway returns to GMB after sparking concern with health issue The presenter, 59, had fans worrying about her health after she left midway through Monday’s show Evening Standard · Sep 17
At least five Reform councillors joined Facebook group linked to far-right Patriot Platform Politicians from Solihull, Gateshead and Kent were in online group linked to balaclava-clad far-right agitators The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Senedd member explains what she defected from ‘chaotic’ Reform to Plaid Cymru IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 16
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’ Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Reform MS who defected to Plaid Cymru says Nigel Farage’s party is ‘falling apart’ Sarah Cooper-Lesadd quit Nigel Farage’s party following the resignation of Reform UK’s leader in Wales
The Independent UK · Sep 16 What will Reform spend its £72m war chest on? IN THE ROOM: After two crypto billionaires handed Reform UK £72m in just 48 hours, former No 10 adviser Cleo Watson explains where the money could go — and Helen MacNamara argues why it could change more than the party’s campaign operation. Report by Maja Anushka
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Fury as Reform UK launch 'vile' small boats mobile 'game' amid party finance scandal REFORM UK have sparked fury after the party launched a “vile” mobile game that aims to stop small boats reaching Britain with a Royal Navy…
International Business Times UK · Sep 16 Reform UK Turmoil as Welsh Leader Quits After Arrest and 3 Councillors Resign Amid Durham Chaos Reform UK is facing renewed scrutiny after Welsh leader Dan Thomas resigned following his arrest and three Durham councillors quit amid allegations of bullying and chaos.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin’s fake one As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15 Minns says Molly Ticehurst’s murderer deserved longer sentence for ‘vicious’ crime’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Farage-Appointed Reform Wales Leader Dan Thomas Quits After Arrest on Suspicion of Assault Reform UK's Welsh leader Dan Thomas has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour. He denies wrongdoing and remains on bail pending further enquiries.
Evening Standard · Sep 15 Former London council leader Dan Thomas quits as leader of Reform UK in Wales after arrest Former Barnet Council leader Dan Thomas denies any wrongdoing after he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour
AAP · Sep 15 Hanson gets '10/10' for Indigenous apology from own MP One Nation MPs are mopping up after leader Pauline Hanson apologised for labelling Indigenous Australians as primitive.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15 ‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tactics Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage lead to debate over reporting practices