Claims NI peace deal stops UK leaving ECHR ‘entirely groundless’ – think tank The Policy Exchange claims public debate on human rights law reform had been ‘distorted’. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Is flying the St George’s cross a sign of racism or patriotism? Letters: One reader has been subjected to racist abuse, another says there is nothing wrong in expressing affection for one’s country. Plus letters fom Jane Ryan, Michael Pyke and Hugh Coolican The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
'Reckless ignorance': Kemi Badenoch vow to extract 'all' North Sea oil slammed TORY leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused of “reckless ignorance” after vowing to extract every last drop of oil and gas from the North Sea. The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025
Reform UK accused by Cabinet minister of ‘whipping up anger’ over asylum hotels But deputy leader Richard Tice said it is ‘ridiculous’ to suggest Reform has encouraged the violent scenes at some protests. Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025
Even Reform voters now want to unpick this one Brexit measure, shock poll reveals Exclusive: A YouGov poll has revealed attitudes to Brexit may be changing – even among Nigel Farage’s supporters The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
The budget, immigration, Trump’s visit: the tests lying in wait for Keir Starmer There is no shortage of challenges for the PM as MPs head back to Westminster and he tries to get on the front foot The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Richard Tice hits back at C of E criticism of Reform immigration policy Deputy leader says archbishop should stay out of matter after Stephen Cottrell calls policy isolationist and kneejerk The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Farage and Reform ‘whipping up anger’ on migrants, cabinet minister warns Education secretary Bridget Phillipson claimed Mr Farage has ‘no interest’ in finding solutions to the migrant crisis and small boats The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Trump’s anti-press tactics are bad enough in the US. Now Reform is importing them to the Midlands Nottinghamshire council has borrowed the US president’s playbook – but may soon find that it needs the media more than it thought, says journalist Jon Allsop The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Publications aimed at LGBTQ+ audiences face discrimination from advertisers, editors warn Media figures say ‘gold rush is over’, as attacks on diversity and inclusion have led to some advertisers avoiding outlets The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Who is funding Reform and what do they want? We take a look We’ve delved into the records to find out who is funding Reform UK and why they might be doing so The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025
Archbishop of York slams Nigel Farage’s ‘isolationist’ response to migrant crisis IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
Church of England’s most senior bishop accuses Nigel Farage of ‘kneejerk’ response to migrant crisis Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says Reform UK leader is not offering a solution to the ‘big issues’ which lead to the small boat crossings The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
Voices: I am surprised by the cries of ‘Keir must go’: a change of prime minister won’t solve Labour’s problems COMMENT: As the Conservatives showed so clearly during the later years of their government, if you only change the prime minister without finding solutions to the issues the public cares about, you haven’t solved anything at all, writes John Rentoul The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 Labour must act to close asylum hotels or face Reform poll gains, ex-minister warns Charlie Falconer says government was right to challenge Epping hotel ruling but now has to ‘move forward’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 A desperate, opportunist press and vicious politicians: no wonder the debate on refugees is so awful Migration is one of the most important issues of our time and needs serious consideration. History will damn much of the UK media for failing to do that, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 Reform UK councillor suspended from job at Home Office processing asylum claims It is understood an investigation will look at whether Paul Bean of Durham council breached civil service code
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025 Voices: Which heads will roll in Starmer’s Downing Street shake-up? INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Keir Starmer’s principal private secretary is but the latest of his appointees to have been a disappointment to him – a full reshuffle of the PM’s longstanding, trusted aides is overdue, says Andrew Grice
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025 Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils Some are happy to see new faces in the chambers but many are frustrated with a lack of improvements on the ground since party’s sweeping victories
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Labour won the legal battle over asylum hotels, but the right is running the story Ruling has bought government time to plan closures but Farage and Tories have more fuel for their grievances
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Asylum hotels must still be emptied – but in an orderly fashion THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Accommodating those who must wait for the Home Office to work through a backlog of claims will inevitably risk unpopularity. But now the government has won its appeal against the closure of one protest-hit Epping hotel, Yvette Cooper must be allowed to proceed with phasing out…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Labour must debunk Farage’s migrant myths Letters: We are on the road to serious racial conflict, says Simon Rew. Plus letters from Paula Jones, Raj Parkash, Kevin Lloyd, Dr Ian Flintoff and Robert McNulty
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025 The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans Speaking to the press in an airport hangar near Oxford on August 26, the leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, unveiled his party’s new policy on mass deportations.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Voices: Getting rid of the ECHR won’t stop a single boat of migrants COMMENT: As New Labour grandees unite with Red Wall Labour MPs to call for the European Court of Human Rights to be reformed – legislation that Nigel Farage wants to scrap – Sean O’Grady says the mainstreaming of the view that it is no longer workable or needed is deeply…
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Why are there growing calls for Britain to quit the ECHR – and would it make a difference? Here, The Independent takes a look at what the ECHR is, why some people think we should quit and why others say leaving may bring more problems than it solves