Migrant accused of threatening to kill Nigel Farage opts not to give evidence Fayaz Khan, 26, is charged with making a threat to kill the Reform UK leader between October 12 and 15 last year. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton wants to be Deputy First Minister in 'coalition' with Labour ALEX Cole-Hamilton has said he wants to be Scotland’s next deputy first minister and that he would be open to serving under Anas Sarwar in a… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025
Labour deputy leadership candidate say government is in ‘fight of our lives’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – as it happened The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairer The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
Poll suggests most Reform UK voters back investment in renewable energy Research by YouGov showed some politicians had ‘grossly misjudged voters’ views amid criticism of net zero efforts, according to investment body. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Nigel Farage felt ‘genuinely worried’ by alleged TikTok death threat, court hears Fayaz Khan, 26, is on trial at Southwark crown court accused of threatening to shoot Reform UK leader The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025
Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows More than a year after the UK government abandoned the phrase “levelling up”, it has now launched a fresh strategy to distribute funding to disadvantaged communities. The promise to these deprived areas is three-pronged: investment in community facilities, enhancing public spaces like parks, and revitalising town centres and high streets. The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025
Tory defectors to Reform UK lacked mettle to ‘deal with tough times’ – Badenoch The Conservative leader told ITV News she was ‘sorry to lose’ supporters as she embarked on a ‘long, difficult journey’ in Opposition. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Badenoch refuses to say whether she would resign over poor results in May Her comments came during a Party conference overshadowed by questions about her leadership and the challenge from Nigel Farage’s party. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Reform would threaten ‘survivability’ of farmers with US trade deal, says Atkins Victoria Atkins said chlorine-washed salad was not the same as chlorinated chicken because ‘lettuce doesn’t poo’. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Nigel Farage: ‘I feared migrant would come to England and shoot me’ after TikTok video threat, court told Fayaz Khan, 26, is charged with making threat to kill Reform UK leader in October last year The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Nigel Farage tells court migrant’s TikTok 'threat to kill him' was 'chilling' Fayaz Khan, 26, appeared at Southwark Crown Court charged with making a threat to kill the Reform UK leader Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
Nigel Farage unveils wave of Tory defections during Conservative conference AN avalanche of Tory defections to Reform UK have been announced during the Conservative Party's conference as leader Kemi Badenoch admitted her… The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025
20 Tory councillors join Reform UK on eve of Conservative conference finale Nigel Farage’s party unveiled a wave of local government defections. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025 I preached levelling up as the key to Tory success – but Boris Johnson didn’t do it. Now look at us Social mobility and equality of opportunity is crucial to Britain’s success. The party that embraces those things will prosper, says former Conservative minister Justine Greening
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 Tories having ‘good conference’, Badenoch says as more councillors join Reform The Conservative leader said members were ‘thrilled’ with the policies put forward in Manchester.
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Badenoch claims Tory conference is ‘teeming’ despite empty seats, high-profile no-shows and Reform defections Her claim came as Reform UK unveiled a steady stream of councillors defecting from the Conservatives on Tuesday
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025 Reform UK announces mass Tory defections as Kemi Badenoch says: 'We're shedding baggage' Kemi Badenoch tries to brush off the string of defections, which were revealed while she conducted a series of broadcaster interviews on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite DOGE-style pledge to cut costs Kent County Council’s Department of Local Government Efficiency (Dolge) has identified £40m of potential savings - but council tax looks likely to go up next year
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Alleged Covid fraudsters warned to pay up or face the ‘hit squad’ A deadline has been set for suspected fraudsters to return any taxpayers’ money they may have received under false pretences during the pandemic
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Covid fraudsters urged to pay up before December or face ‘hit squad’ The Government has pledged to hit perpetrators with fines of up to 100% of the value of the money they swindled from the taxpayer.
The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025 The Conservatives always adapt to survive – or do they? In the wake of the 2024 general election, media headlines, public discourse, and Reform UK’s consistently favourable electoral and polling results have suggested the party poses an “existential threat” to the Conservatives.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 Reform UK likely to raise council tax in Kent despite promise to cut costs Kent becomes latest local authority controlled by Nigel Farage’s party to signal intention to raise council tax
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025 Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth