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Conservative defections risk making Reform UK into Tory party 2.0

Nadhim Zahawi’s ministerial experience is badly needed by Nigel Farage but it comes with his former party’s tainted brand

The Guardian - UK

Nadhim Zahawi ‘begged for Tory peerage' before defection to Reform, Tories claim

Stinging reponse from Conservatives after former chancellor announced his defection to Reform UK on Monday

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage and Nadhim Zahawi’s social media posts reveal history of enmity

Reform UK’s newest recruit said in 2015 he would be frightened to live in a Britain run by Farage

The Guardian - UK

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Reform’s Nadhim Zahawi once said he would be ‘frightened’ to live in a country run by Nigel Farage

The controversial former Tory chancellor has become the highest-profile politician to defect to Reform UK

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan reacts to Reform London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham's 'burka ban' support

London mayor responds to Ms Cunningham's proposals for the first time

Evening Standard

Is Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK a bombshell? No, it’s just naked opportunism

The former chancellor’s criticism of the Tory government is indisputable – but so is his role in its dire record, says Henry Hill, deputy editor of ConservativeHome

The Guardian - UK

Nadhim Zahawi insults journalist during first Reform press conference

Nadhim Zahawi berated a journalist for asking what he described as a “stupid question” during his first Reform UK press conference after defecting from the Conservative Party.

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Controversial former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform ‘after begging Tories for peerage’

Former MP and minister sacked as Tory Party chair in 2023 after he breached ministerial code over his tax affairs

The Independent UK

Ex-Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK

Britain ‘really does need Nigel Farage as prime minister’, Mr Zahawi said.

The Independent UK

Nadhim Zahawi failed in bid for peerage from Tories before Reform defection, sources say

Ex-chancellor asked Badenoch’s team for seat in Lords but was apparently rebuffed over sacking for tax affairs

The Guardian - UK

‘The response is a beautiful thing’: how Glasgow is squaring up to Reform

In the face of Nigel Farage, flag-waving and a longstanding housing crisis, some Glaswegians are taking on anti-immigration rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage accuses Labour of betraying Brexit as he launches Reform's campaign in London

The Reform UK leader was speaking at a rally at the Excel centre in London

Evening Standard

Flagship Reform council plans to raise tax by almost 4% – despite pledging cuts

In real terms, an average Band D household will see council tax increase by an estimated £67.47 per year under the changes

The Independent UK

Reform UK accused of betraying election pledges after council tax rises

Four out of five councils controlled by party have proposed 5% council tax rises, the maximum permitted by law

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The Independent UK

Lib Dem-Labour coalition with Ed Davey as prime minister ‘least unpopular’ option among voters, poll finds

More than a third of voters say they would support such a result while 45 per cent say they would oppose it

Evening Standard

Flagship Reform council proposes to raise tax almost 4% after pledging cuts

Kent County Council produced a draft budget for 2026-27 on Thursday evening, revealing a 3.99% council tax hike.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Reform UK's Laila Cunningham? From Tory Councillor to Nigel Farage's Pick for 2028 London Mayor

Since joining Reform, Cunningham has become a regular media presence.

Evening Standard

Farage stance on benefit cap ‘just basic racism’, says Swinney

The Reform UK leader said the benefit cap being lifted should only apply to British-born families.

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Evening Standard

I want to be first minister, says potential Reform leader in Scotland

Lord Malcolm Offord said his name is in the hat for the role of the party’s Scottish leader.

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch claims forthcoming business rates U-turn for pubs ‘too little, too late’ – as it happened

Conservative leader criticises government’s U-turn but change likely to be welcomed by pub trade

Evening Standard

Fact check: Polling company registered at an address months after Reform UK left

A widely shared online post claimed polling firm Merlin Strategy and Reform UK had the same office address.

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Slams 'Discredited' BBC Over Question Time 'Audience Plant' Selection Row

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the BBC 'discredited' after a vocal Question Time audience member who attacked his party was revealed to be a Plaid Cymru council candidate.

The Independent UK

Former criminal prosecutor to run for London mayor

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The Guardian - UK

Reform London mayor candidate accused of talking down capital with ‘pity’ remark

Laila Cunningham tells press conference that people pity Londoners for having to live in a city that is ‘no longer safe’

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage announces Reform UK candidate for London mayor

The Reform UK leader said the candidate will be the figurehead for the party’s campaign ahead of May’s elections.

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