Reform’s £72m election war chest could be hampered by spending rules review Electoral Commission review into political spending will look at whether current limits ‘remain fit for purpose’ The Independent UK · Sep 20
Nigel Farage wants to 'hijack' Trump’s ICE adviser to secure UK borders Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he wants to “hijack” US President Donald Trump’s immigration adviser Tom Homan and bring him to Britain to help “secure our borders”. The Times of India · Sep 20
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
UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge Exclusive: A total £179m has been donated by wealthy individuals since 2019, research reveals The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
All but four constituencies would support reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU, major poll shows New in-depth polling finds 35 per cent of voters would choose EU membership as their preferred policy option – with just 11 per cent wanting looser ties with the bloc The Independent UK · 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
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
Reform MP slams colleague Robert Jenrick’s response to Covid pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18
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
Andy Burnham doubles on net zero commitment after calls to scrap the phrase Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch stated the party no longer supports hitting net zero by 2050, while Reform UK branded the target ‘net stupid zero’ The Independent UK · Sep 17
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
How Reform’s crypto tax cuts would benefit a small group of millionaires IN FULL 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
Zia Yusuf, Son of Immigrants, Calls 13.1m Foreign-Born UK Population 'Unprecedented Betrayal' Reform UK's Zia Yusuf cited Office for National Statistics figures showing 13.1 million foreign-born people in the UK in 2024, but the reported 143% increase covers two decades. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Evening Standard · Sep 16 Kemi Badenoch triggers race to pick Tory candidate for 'best shot since Boris' London mayor election Exclusive: Conservative hopefuls for Mayor of London will have until September 30 to put their name forward to be the party’s candidate
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16 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 Independent UK · Sep 16 Senedd member explains what she defected from ‘chaotic’ Reform to Plaid Cymru IN FULL
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…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 16 Huge row emerges in Holborn by-election as George Galloway confirmed to run A ROW has emerged after George Galloway announced he would stand as a candidate in the by-election for Keir Starmer’s former seat in order to…
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
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.