The Latest Breaking News from Laila Cunningham

The London Mayor accused the Government of a flawed political strategy ‘taking liberal, progressive voters for granted’

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell told the Reform UK event that Havering residents would get a choice to remain Londoners or rejoin Essex

In a speech at London’s Guildhall, Sadiq Khan said people should ‘not be afraid to highlight the enormous benefits of immigration’

Brent East MP Dawn Butler advised Londoners leaving a Tube station to go into a nearby shop before getting out their phone as these areas are ‘hotspots’ for thefts

Bexley, Bromley, Havering and Hillingdon are believed to be on his party’s radar for the looming town hall polls

Crossbench peer says Laila Cunningham’s remarks were a ‘dogwhistle’ to racists

Laila Cunningham accused of endangering Muslims after saying it ‘has to be assumed’ people hiding their face for a criminal reason

A core function of political parties is to nurture talent and, in some cases, provide a credible path to power for ambitious politicians. In this fraught climate, Reform UK increasingly appears to be an alternative route for those who see no such path via the Conservative party.

It comes after Reform’s candidate for London mayor Laila Cunningham suggested women in burkas should be stopped and searched by police