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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Vote Lib Dem or regret it' living under a Reform council, Davey tells voters

Voters must support the Liberal Democrats to prevent a Reform-led council in key areas, according to Ed Davey.
#local-elections
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 year ago

Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote

Reform's local election performance challenges traditional party dominance in local governance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 year ago

Where did Labour and the Tories suffer most in the local elections?

The recent local elections show significant gains for third parties, indicating a shift in voter sentiment and challenges for traditional parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

More unbridled nastiness from Reform but would it really create migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas? | Zoe Williams

Local elections are influenced by austerity, inadequate funding, and party promises, leading to a focus on popularity rather than meaningful change.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

After being doorstepped by a Green canvasser, I know what voters must do to keep out Reform | Zoe Williams

Local elections show a shift in voter sentiment, with potential gains for Reform and challenges for Labour and Tories.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 year ago

Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote

Reform's local election performance challenges traditional party dominance in local governance.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Labour MPs are contemplating a challenge against Prime Minister Starmer, who remains defiant and focused on leadership amid political uncertainty.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years

The Labour Party faces significant losses in London local elections, with the Greens and Reform expected to gain ground.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Welcome to the era of hostage politics', where Labour is apparently your only hope | Nesrine Malik

The current Labour government's approach to politics resembles hostage-taking, prioritizing fear over accountability and open debate.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Labour MPs are contemplating a challenge against Prime Minister Starmer, who remains defiant and focused on leadership amid political uncertainty.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years

The Labour Party faces significant losses in London local elections, with the Greens and Reform expected to gain ground.
#nigel-farage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Too good to be true: on the road with Nigel Farage photo essay

Reform's campaign, led by Nigel Farage, is gaining traction in local elections with high polling and active engagement with supporters and prospective candidates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Famed for authenticity, Farage's Cameo scandal reveals him for what he is: a performer | Gaby Hinsliff

Nigel Farage accepted paid video requests on Cameo from white supremacists, convicted rioters, and others requesting misogynistic content, raising questions about his judgment or genuine beliefs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reform's Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

A photo posted by Richard Tice of Reform supporters was criticized for appearing manipulated by AI, raising questions about its authenticity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Tory and Labour councillor Richard Bingley joins Reform for May elections

Richard Bingley has switched political parties multiple times, now representing Reform after a controversial tenure in local politics and a history of activism.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election, replacing a jailed councillor with Rob Yates, who received nearly 39% of the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform spokesperson sacked after Grenfell comments

Simon Dudley was sacked for insensitive comments regarding the Grenfell disaster and criticized building safety regulations as ineffective.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Reform insiders are distancing the party from controversial figures like Andrew Tate to improve appeal to mainstream voters.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage backs election candidate appearing to do Nazi salute in photo

Nigel Farage supports Corey Edwards despite a controversial photo resembling a Nazi salute, claiming it was an impression of a TV character.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ipswich fans disgusted and ashamed' after Nigel Farage photo opportunity at Portman Road

Ipswich fans expressed disgust over Nigel Farage's photo opportunity at Portman Road, criticizing the club for perceived endorsement of his political presence.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was our little idyll until the solar farm landed': the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside

Sean Matthews and Natalie Oliver plan civil disobedience against solar farms in Lincolnshire, prioritizing local concerns over renewable energy initiatives.
#local-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation

Nigel Farage opposes local government reorganization in Essex, advocating for the preservation of the county council structure.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote

The UK's youngest council leader faces a no confidence vote after Green Party accusations of bringing the authority into disrepute through disputes with police and conflicts over Pride flags.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Two Reform councillors leave party as one hits out at misogynistic undertones'

Two Reform councillors left the party within one year of election, citing misogynistic treatment and concerns about leadership, now sitting as Independents on West Northamptonshire Council.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Farage emulating his hero Trump' in deriding byelection results, says new Green MP

Nigel Farage claimed Reform's candidate won among British-born voters in the Gorton and Denton byelection despite losing overall, prompting accusations of election denial similar to Donald Trump's rhetoric.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Streeting says Reform are real threat and may become Labour's main rivals

Wes Streeting warns that Reform could outpace Conservatives as main opposition, urging patience for Labour to enact changes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Farage met Labour activist accused of extremism by Reform

Nigel Farage met activist Arshad Khatana at a 2013 interfaith event, contradicting Reform's accusations against Labour figures linked to the same activist.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Streeting says Reform are real threat and may become Labour's main rivals

Wes Streeting warns that Reform could outpace Conservatives as main opposition, urging patience for Labour to enact changes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

On the ground in the byelection that could end Starmer podcast

A byelection in Gorton and Denton follows Andrew Gwynne's retirement after a WhatsApp scandal, occurring during a difficult period for Keir Starmer with Reform gaining ground and his approval ratings declining.
#gorton-and-denton-by-election
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it's a class war trap and Labour shouldn't fall for it | Polly Toynbee

British politics now divides between a working-class–leaning Reform Party and an increasingly posh, out-of-touch Conservative Party.
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4 months ago

57% back Reform in the 'next general election' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The 'Next UK General Election - Most Seats' betting market has been hugely popular with bettors this week. Reform are the odds-on favourites at 10/11 to win the most seats at the next general election.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Reform plans to dramatically' cut civil service numbers in government

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Sarwar says 'knackered' SNP has run out of ideas

Scottish Labour attacked the SNP as 'knackered and out of touch', criticised Reform, and urged pride in a £10bn Clyde shipbuilding deal.
#keir-starmer
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Nige takes to the stage offering empty promises and anger and the crowd love it | John Crace

After navigating a half-hour queue to get through security, a group of us were told we needed to go back outside, walk 10 minutes and then go through security again to reach the media centre. Which would have been fine except the staff at the new entrance had been given instructions not to admit the media, and told us to go back to where we had started and queue for security a third time.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils

Reform party local councillors in England have pursued policies restricting flags, denying human-caused climate change, removing LGBTQ+ materials, and rolling back environmental initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Protect BBC's independence in case of Farage government, ex-news head urges

The BBC must gain complete political and financial independence to protect its survival from potential government attempts to dismantle or defund it.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

Farage calls for appointing peers to the House of Lords to address democratic disparity in representation.
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Ministers propose voting changes for mayoral elections in English devolution bill

Ministers are changing the voting system for mayoral elections, moving to a preferential system to ensure candidates have broader support rather than first-past-the-post.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

A useful enemy? Why Tories and Reform are calling net zero policy into question

do not all have a consensus on this. Some view things slightly differently. Do I think that [the carbon dioxide that humans are putting into the atmosphere] will definitely change the climate? No.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Kemi Badenoch says she will not speak to women in burqas at constituency surgery

Badenoch emphasized the importance of open communication at her constituency surgery and requested that individuals wearing face coverings, including burqas, remove them to foster engagement.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Why Labour is tightening UK immigration rules and what it means for migrants and employers

The Labour government is launching a significant overhaul of Britain's immigration system, aiming to tighten both irregular and legal migration routes amid record net migration figures.
UK politics
#uk-elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Farage has declared a new dawn before, but this time things could really be different

Farage has learned from his past failures and is working to professionalize Reform in the same way the Liberal Democrats have successfully operated at local levels.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 year ago

Sir John Curtice: Reform challenging traditional party dominance

Reform is challenging the traditional dominance of Conservatives and Labour in recent elections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

First major ballot box test for Labour as polls open in English local elections

Polling has opened across England for local, mayoral, and parliamentary races, marking the first electoral test for Keir Starmer's Labour government.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Robert Jenrick vows to bring coalition together' to prevent Tory-Reform fight

Tories aim for unity with Reform to avoid electoral loss to Labour.
Robert Jenrick emphasizes the need to unite right-wing voters for electoral success.
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