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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 hours ago

Farage says he has reported family voting' claims in Gorton and Denton to police

Reform UK reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' to police after coming second to the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with election observers documenting concerningly high levels of the practice.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Gorton and Denton results in full: How Greens swept to historic victory

The Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election with 40.7% of the vote, securing their first MP in northern England and dealing a significant defeat to Labour, which finished third behind Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Hannah Spencer: the Green MP speaking to everyday people's frustrations

Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber and Green party councillor, became the first Green party MP in northern England by winning the Gorton and Denton seat from Labour, a historically safe Labour constituency.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
18 hours ago

Leading pollster expresses concerns over voting in crucial by-election

Election observers reported illegal family voting in 68% of observed polling stations during the Gorton and Denton by-election, prompting concerns from leading pollster Robert Hayward.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Starmer had to show his critics he can take on Farage

This year saw the prime minister sharpening his argument against Nigel Farage and - by extension - against those within his own party, from the cabinet down, who fret he's not the best frontman for the fight that beckons with Reform UK. There is a defiance and steeliness to the prime minister; with this performance, he reminded his internal critics just who it was who won that whopping majority in the election 15 months ago.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The Tories have shown Labour exactly how not to fight Farage | Rafael Behr

The Conservative Party faces a challenging election as Kemi Badenoch tests a strategy reminiscent of Nigel Farage's and risks losing council seats.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Relief for Starmer in Hamilton, but Reform has arrived as a force in Scotland

The victory was achieved through hard graft and sending teams of MPs and other activists for weeks to campaign hard in a seat which had become an almost existential question for the Labour Party.
UK politics
#nigel-farage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Now Farage not Starmer is feeding public's appetite for change

Nigel Farage's political influence is rising despite Brexit's negative perception among voters, particularly Labour-Reform switchers who don't blame him for the outcomes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Alone centre stage, for Nige this was his triumph and no one else's | John Crace

Farage's political career showcases his ability to adapt and capitalize on public grievances, leading to renewed success in the Reform party.
UK politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Can MAGA-Style Rallies Work in Britain? Farage Will Find Out.

Nigel Farage's rise in Reform U.K. showcases the return of political rallies in Britain, emphasizing anti-immigration sentiments and Trump-inspired tactics.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

What Reform's Runcorn by-election win means for Labour and the Tories

The Independent emphasizes accessible journalism amidst pivotal political changes, with impactful reporting on elections and social issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Humiliated Tories' and angry Labour': what the papers say about Reform's local election rout

Reform's election gains signify a major political shift, challenging the Labour and Conservative parties' long-standing dominance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Brexit-style misinformation still a danger in local elections, industry body warns

The Independent emphasizes the need for unbiased journalism during critical elections, highlighting concerns about misinformation and the role of tech in combating it.
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