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Nigel Farage and the political power of English grievance

One apparent constant in contemporary UK politics is Nigel Farage’s ability to mobilise a sense of grievance among those who regard themselves as English. By doing so, Farage has, on successive occasions, managed to shift the terms of political debate so that the issues he cares about become the key…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025

Archbishop of York issues scathing rebuke of Reform UK deportation plans

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The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Voices: Mon dieu, France – this is no time for un political meltdown!

COMMENT: Next month’s surprise confidence vote could bring down an already crisis-hit minority government, test the country’s governability and end with a drastic power shift – it might also be bad news for Keir Starmer and his coalition of the willing, says Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood

The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

Reform MSP left red-faced as past comments on immigration resurface

REFORM UK’S newest MSP has been left red-faced after past comments resurfaced which appeared to put him at odds with the party line.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney

Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Voices: Think Rylan is right about asylum-seekers? So does Tommy Robinson…

COMMENT: The TV presenter divided opinion by saying live on This Morning that it is ‘insane’ that illegal migrants are put up in hotels – but when the far right’s most notorious poster boy comes out in your favour, it’s probably time to reconsider your position, says Sharan Dhaliwal

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Being funny helps populist politicians create bonds and get voters on board

Humour has become one of the most potent weapons in the populist politician’s playbook. Comedic populists like Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and Argentinian president Javier Milei use ridicule, absurdity and sarcasm not just to entertain, but to deflect criticism, confuse opponents and present themselves as relatable outsiders. Their…

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

Rylan Clark doubles down on This Morning immigration comments after Nigel Farage debate

TV presenter Rylan Clark has divided opinion with his recent comments on immigration during a segment on ITV's This Morning

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025