Suella Braverman heckled after criticising councils over ‘fashionable fads’ Some members of the cross-party audience in Bournemouth interrupted her and others walked out as she criticised them. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Bank of England governor says he is ‘able to spot’ lobbying after Farage crypto meeting Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says no policy changes were made as a result of pressure from crypto tycoon-backed Reform leader UK politics live – latest updates The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Former Tory MSP is working with Reform in the Scottish Parliament A FORMER Tory MSP is advising Reform UK in the Scottish Parliament after leaving frontline politics. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8
Farage told me he would quit politics after Brexit. Now, mired in scandal, he should do it and mean it His byelection stunt shows he is clearly rattled by a perilous position. Wildcards rarely endure: his future is behind him, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election The shock announcement that he was stepping down came as Farage is the subject of a parliamentary probe over the non-disclosure of a €5.8 million donation from a Thailand-based crypto-currency billionaire. Euronews · Jul 8
Andy Burnham mocks Nigel Farage with 'Count Binface' jibe over Clacton by-election The Reform UK leader resigned from Parliament as he faced a series of financial allegations Evening Standard · Jul 8
More Reform UK transactions worth millions reported to National Crime Agency Exclusive: Bankers have raised potential money-laundering concerns over loans and donations involving senior party figures The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Why Nigel Farage’s future lies in Rachel Reeves’ hands The chancellor has been urged to use her powers to block Farage’s resignation until official investigation into the Reform UK leader’s £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire is complete The Independent UK · Jul 8
Farage’s by-election stunt could see him consigned to the dustbin of history ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox says Nigel Farage has failed to learn lessons from history – and it could result in career-ending embarrassment for the Reform UK leader The Independent UK · Jul 8
Could Count Binface deliver 'triple embarrassment' for Nigel Farage at Clacton by-election? The Reform UK leader quit as an MP as he faces a series of financial allegations Evening Standard · Jul 8
Clacton by-election candidates: Meet the record number of people standing against Nigel Farage Over 30 candidates are contesting the coastal constituency today The Independent UK · Jul 8
The real reason Nigel Farage fired himself IN THE ROOM: Nigel Farage's 'quit-and-reapply' stunt was intended to prove himself as the anti-establishment underdog, but all he’s really done is highlight the holes in his own illusion, say ex-Whitehall insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson. Reported by Maja Anushka The Independent UK · Jul 8
‘Vote Binface’ memes flood social media as major UK parties boycott Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage As Britain's major political parties boycott the upcoming Clacton by-election, social media has turned the contest into a meme fest, with "Vote Binface" trending as users jokingly urge voters to elect the satirical candidate over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The Times of India · Jul 8
Report to National Crime Agency of £5m Farage gift is ‘deeply serious’ Labour party chair says Reform UK leader must cooperate with authorities instead of trying to distract public with byelection The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Betting odds slashed on Count Binface to beat Farage in Clacton by-election With the main parties refusing to run in Nigel Farage’s ‘fake’ by-election, the alternative candidate who promised to have people who play loud music on public transport to be conscripted, is picking up support
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Malcolm Offord squirms in fiery BBC interview over Nigel Farage's donations scandal MALCOLM Offord has suggested he would have declared the £5 million gift that has engulfed Nigel Farage in a donation scandal during a fiery BBC…
Evening Standard · Jul 8 'Farage knows he's in real trouble': Latest on Reform UK leader as £5million donation saga takes fresh twist ‘I think he senses that he is in real trouble and has taken action to try and get in front of that’ - Dan Jarvis
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Nigel Farage's £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering fears A £5 MILLION gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire given to Nigel Farage was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers over fears it may…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – as it happened Count Binface to be one of few challengers to Nigel Farage as major parties boycott contest
Evening Standard · Jul 8 ‘Farage by-election disrespects the people of Clacton’, minister claims The Reform UK leader has announced he plans to trigger a by-election, as he faces close scrutiny over gifts and support he has received.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Wednesday briefing: How Farage’s byelection gambit may already have backfired In today’s newsletter: Reform UK’s leader has quit as Clacton MP to set up a ‘people v the establishment’ vote over his financial record. Here’s what happens now
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8 Farage is likely to win in Clacton but can his credibility survive? While the Reform leader casts himself as the victim questions about his finances are unlikely to disappear
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Nigel Farage Wants Pakistani Grooming Gang Ringleader Deported and Threatens Visa Ban if Pakistan Refuses Nigel Farage calls for Shabir Ahmed's deportation and threatens visa restrictions on Pakistan after the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader's release from prison.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Polling guru warns Farage ‘can’t pull out’ after major parties boycott Clacton by-election Reform UK leader can’t cancel his resignation, says Prof Sir John Curtice
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Reform's Robert Jenrick Brands Rival Parties 'Too Chicken' to Fight Nigel Farage in Clacton By-Election Nigel Farage's by-election announcement in Clacton faces a boycott from major parties due to an expense scandal, leaving Reform UK without mainstream challengers in a controversial electoral move.