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Reform UK's welfare plans would force long-term benefit claimants to do community work or face losing benefits, according to Robert Jenrick. The party's 'welfare to work' policy aims to cut disability claims by 40% and save £50bn in total.
After a significant defeat to Reform UK in Barnsley's local elections, Labour is seeing a potential shift in voter sentiment following Andy Burnham's uncontested rise to Prime Minister.
The standards watchdog has reopened an investigation into Nigel Farage's financial affairs, including a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, after he was returned as the MP for Clacton with an increased majority.
Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection, prompting the parliamentary standards watchdog to reopen an investigation into accusations he failed to declare financial gifts, including a reported £5m.
Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament
British politician Nigel Farage has won a local by-election in the UK after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances. The vote was boycotted by main political parties, with Farage securing over 22,000 votes.
The Labour government faces criticism over the prisons crisis, dismissing Reform UK's proposals, while also grappling with the cost of living and accusations of "gross negligence" on climate change from the Green party.
Reform UK plans to impose severe penalties, including 10% of global revenues in fines and prison sentences for bosses, on companies employing illegal migrant workers, even if unaware of their status.
Reform UK's plan to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return small boats in the Channel faces criticism for lacking substance and potential legal issues, while the party grapples with internal divisions and a donations scandal.
Nigel Farage is under siege. That’s just how he likes it.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the hard-right Reform UK party, is facing challenges from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and a resurgent Tory party. His poll ratings have started to slide, and he is under pressure over his finances and a special election.
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here
The first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here as Greater Manchester votes for his successor. The mayoral contest is expected to be closely contested between Labour's Bev Craig, Reform UK's Sian Astley, and the Green Party's Geraldine Coggins.
A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians. The charge is under the Communications Act 2003.
A YouGov poll suggests that Andy Burnham has a clear lead over other party leaders on who would make the best prime minister. The poll also shows that support for Nigel Farage is falling.
Scotland Yard is investigating two £250,000 donations to Reform UK by Britain Means Business, a company controlled by the party's deputy leader, Richard Tice. The donations were made in the weeks before the 2024 general election.
7 Times Andy Burnham Flirted with Nigel Farage’s Voters
Andy Burnham, the newly-installed UK Prime Minister, has made overtures to Nigel Farage's voters by promising not to 'out-Reform Reform'. He has attacked the Whitehall 'blob', backed British industry, and proposed a coastal minister. Burnham has also praised Farage's comm…
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was hit on the head 21 times with a hammer at her home in Devon.
Nigel Farage has admitted that his close friend George Cottrell let him use one of his London homes and paid for social media filming before the last election. Farage insisted that the financial support was 'totally undeclarable in every single way' and that he had sought…
Nigel Farage has accused people raising questions about his financial backing of ‘demonising’ him as part of a ‘coordinated pile-on’ to stop Reform UK. He made the comments in one of his first speeches since the opening of two parliamentary standards inquiries into his fi…
British counterterrorism police said former government minister Ann Widdecombe was clearly targeted in her murder, and they are still working to establish the motive. A white British man was arrested on suspicion of her murder and later rearrested on suspicion of terrorism.
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, known for her uncompromising views and TV appearances, has been found dead at her Devon home. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A Reform UK candidate who stood aside for Nigel Farage has claimed that convicted fraudster George Cottrell was introduced as the party leader's chief of staff before the 2024 general election. Cottrell has been accused of providing undeclared support for Farage, who is u…
Nigel Farage attacks the Commons standards committee for allegedly biasing against him. He claims they will not judge him fairly and accuses them of being a 'kangaroo court'.
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage faces the embarrassing prospect of going head-to-head with perennial joke candidate Count Binface in a by-election after he decided to quit parliament.
A Guardian investigation has found that banking staff raised potential money-laundering concerns over loans and donations involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice, and reported them to the National Crime Agency.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is running ahead of other parties in the Clacton byelection, but he is facing serious allegations of breaking the rules. Farage has made no apology for his actions and is displaying aggressive anti-media paranoia.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accompanied by convicted fraudster George Cottrell to numerous events, raising questions about Cottrell's influence within the party.
A £75,000 scheme to hang union flags in Nottinghamshire has failed to attract sponsors, despite claims it would not cost taxpayers. The council is now paying for the scheme.
Reform UK has made a dramatic first impression in its new role as the official Senedd opposition, with tears, walkouts, and own-goal votes. The party has caused controversy with its comments on immigration and refugees.
Andy Burnham is the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street. He has a unique blend of optimism and realism.
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection with a majority of 9,231 votes. Labour secured 55% of the vote, while Reform UK got 35%. The victory was due to a coalition of voters from the left, centre, and right.
Nigel Farage's Reform Party has faced a setback in the Makerfield byelection, with the party's candidate coming second to a Labour candidate. The result has raised concerns about the party's prospects in future elections.