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Reform MP branded ‘irresponsible’ over claim England must ‘keep winning’ at World Cup to prevent domestic abuse

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a video posted on social media after England beat Croatia

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Court hears allegation of Labour fraud after Reform UK Runcorn by-election win

The result of the Runcorn and Helsby by-election is being challenged by English Constitution Party candidate Graham Moore.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Candidate tells court of ‘fraud’ at by-election count won by Reform MP

Graham Moore, of the English Constitution Party, has launched a legal challenge against the Runcorn and Helsby by-election result.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

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Reform MP loses Court of Appeal bid to throw out challenge to by-election result

Graham Moore, a losing candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in May, has launched a legal challenge against the result.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Losing Commons seat to Reform UK in by-election was ‘wake-up call’

Labour’s Karen Shore lost to Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Reform UK supports ‘one in, one out’ among its ranks, Commons leader claims

Since last year’s election, Reform has lost two MPs from among its ranks but gained Runcorn and Helsby in a by-election.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

UK politics live: Starmer warned he is ‘laying the groundwork for Farage’ after immigration speech

Labour MPs condemn Starmer’s speech as ‘shameful and dangerous’

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

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Are we seeing the end of the UK's political duopoly?

Labour and the Conservatives have had a stranglehold on political power for decades — but as Reform UK's victory in last week's election shows, this now appears to changing.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

Reform UK: Where did party come from and what are its policies?

Reform’s victory at Runcorn & Helsby has set a new record for the smallest majority at a parliamentary by-election since the end of the Second World War

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Disgraced former MP Mike Amesbury ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by Reform win

The by-election held in Amesbury’s former seat in Runcorn and Helsby was won by Reform by just six votes last week.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK stun Labour in local elections

Reform UK won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes in an extremely narrow victory that served as a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Who is Sarah Pochin? Reform UK's first female MP

The former Tory councillor only joined Reform UK in March 2025, having been a Conservative in the past and has a strong belief in British identity

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform sweep to victory across councils in local elections

The party has taken control of seven local councils, winning hundreds of seats across localities from Durham to Kent.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform wins Runcorn byelection by just six votes – what the result means for Labour and the Tories

One story dominates the elections held on May 1 in England: the dramatic Reform surge. The Runcorn and Helsby byelection was a stunning win for Nigel Farage’s party.

The Conversation · May 2, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Keir Starmer defends ‘tough decisions’ as local election results roll in

Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin beat Sir Keir Starmer’s candidate Karen Shore by six votes in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP

Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

'I get it': Keir Starmer responds to Reform UK's historic victory in by-election

Keir Starmer conceded Labour’s loss by just six votes to Reform UK in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election was “disappointing” and said the…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

John Curtice gives verdict after Reform UK win Labour safe seat

POLLING expert Sir John Curtice said Reform UK “are in business” following their victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election

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Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform win sets new record for smallest by-election majority since 1945

The result at Runcorn & Helsby also marks Reform’s highest-ever share of the vote in a by-election.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

Reform UK win by-election by six votes after recount in major blow to Labour

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has secured victory by six votes over Labour in Runcorn and Helsby as Sir Keir Starmer failed his first by-election test…

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Keir Starmer admits disappointment as Nigel Farage hails bombshell by-election victory and Reform snap up council seats

‘Reform are in business. They are a major challenge,’ says polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Runcorn by-election: Reform narrowly wins in major blow to Sir Keir Starmer

Reform UK claimed victory in the seat in the early hours of Friday morning, after a full recount was conducted

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform beats Labour by six votes to take Runcorn and Helsby

The by-election victory came on top of gains in local contests across England for Nigel Farage’s party.

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Reform wins Runcorn byelection by just six votes in blow to Labour

Result will heighten government’s fears it could lose scores of MPs to Nigel Farage’s party at next general election

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Polls close for local and mayoral elections in England and byelection result due

First mayoral race results expected around 2am with important Runcorn and Helsby byelection result about an hour later

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