Details of Ann Widdecombe’s funeral service announced A requiem mass for the former MP, MEP and government minister will be held at Buckfast Abbey. Evening Standard · Aug 10
Ann Widdecombe’s funeral details confirmed as ‘kind and warm’ politician remembered A public memorial for Ms Widdecombe will be held later this year The Independent UK · Aug 10
Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Reform leader faces 'trashing' unless he pulls off huge Clacton by-election win Commentary: The most recent benchmark for success at such a bizarre by-election is gaining over 70% of the vote Evening Standard · Aug 10
Reform pledge to 'deport 10k prisoners to El Salvador' and open pop-up jails REFORM UK have claimed they are in talks with the country of El Salvador about a deal to “deport all foreign nationals” from UK jails ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 10
Farage unveils radical plan to deport foreign criminals to El Salvador IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 10
Ann Widdecombe detectives probe if suspect was involved in arson attack on Nigel Farage's London home Officers probing the killing of Ann Widdecombe at her Dartmoor bungalow are also now looking at an April 2025 incident at the Reform UK leader’s house Evening Standard · Aug 10
Reform UK slump to third with Greens close behind, major new Westminster poll finds NIGEL Farage’s Reform UK have slumped into third place in a major new Westminster poll ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 10
Reform ‘financing brutality with UK taxpayer money’ with pledge to deport foreign criminals to El Salvador Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has opened talks with the government of El Salvador on potentially renting prison spaces The Independent UK · Aug 10
What Is Special About El Salvador's Mega Prison? Farage Begins Talks of Sending Foreign Lags to the Facility Nigel Farage and Reform UK are considering deporting 10,000 foreign inmates to El Salvador's mega prison to address UK prison overcrowding, amidst controversy over the facility's conditions. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Labour Popularity Surges Amid 'Burnham Bounce ': How Accurate Are the Lord Ashcroft Polls? The Labour Party's recent surge in popularity, termed the 'Burnham Bounce', is attributed to Andy Burnham's leadership. However, questions arise about the accuracy of Lord Ashcroft's polls. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
From Firebombing to Dartmoor Murder? Overlooked Clue Links Attacks on Farage and Widdecombe Counter-terror police have reopened the investigation into a 2025 attack on Nigel Farage's home, linking it to the 2026 murder of Ann Widdecombe. A previously overlooked clue has prompted this action. International Business Times UK · Aug 9
Pilot pulls off Count Binface stunt for Clacton byelection Plane spends 30 minutes off the Essex coast marking out shape of a bin in apparent tribute to Nigel Farage’s rival The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
Zack Polanski calls out 'absurd' BBC double-standards for Greens and Reform UK GREEN leader Zack Polanski has criticised “absurd” editorial decisions from the BBC ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 8
Nigel Farage ‘horrified’ Ann Widdecombe murder detectives probing firebombing on his home A source said there had been a ‘very serious policing error’ The Independent UK · Aug 8
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 Arron Banks ‘hired private detective’ to look into journalist who investigated Reform UK Asked whether he targeted reporter who investigated party finances, Brexit campaigner says: ‘When you live by the sword, you die by the sword’
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Clacton feels like the butt of a bad joke. ‘I saw Count Binface being interviewed – it made me really angry’ ON THE GROUND : There are a record 34 candidates standing in Clacton-on-Sea’s by-election – but many voters say they feel nobody is taking them seriously. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to residents to find out what the election means beyond Farage versus Count Binface
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Police reopen Farage ‘firebomb’ investigation amid Widdecombe murder inquiry IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Ann Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s home A ‘firebomb’ was reported as being posted through the Reform leader’s mailbox
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Police probing Widdecombe death reopen inquiry into ‘firebomb’ at Farage’s home Officers have reopened an inquiry into an alleged burglary, reportedly a firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s south London home.
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Fact check: Small boat deaths and fake image of Andy Burnham running Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Richard Tice: ‘The BBC and Met Police have treated me worse than a paedophile, a rapist or a murderer’ Richard Tice claims he has been treated “worse than a paedophile, a rapist or a murderer,” by the BBC and the Metropolitan Police.
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 Tories Vow to Ban Foreign Nationals From Social Housing: Why the Plan Could Affect 230,000 Households The Conservative Party plans to bar foreign nationals from social housing, sparking criticism and debate over its effectiveness and timing, given their long tenure in power.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Badenoch vows to put forward ‘serious Tory candidate’ in Clacton to face Reform UK – on one condition The Conservative Party leader made the pledge in an open letter to Clacton voters a week before the by-election
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Tories unveil ‘unserious and unworkable’ plan to evict foreign nationals from social housing to free up homes Conservatives accused of copying controversial Reform policy while government data shows nine out of 10 social lets already go to UK nationals
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Clacton by-election poll tracker: Could Count Binface deliver a huge upset to Nigel Farage? Two thirds of people in Clacton said they would vote for Nigel Farage if the by-election was held tomorrow