The Latest Breaking News from Reform UK

How immigration is playing a role in the Scottish election, even though policy is set in Westminster

No single issue has dominated the agenda ahead of the Scottish parliament election in May. But immigration, despite being a matter not devolved to Holyrood, has been part of campaigns. This is because some parties use it to feed wider anxieties about housing, jobs, public services and identity.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf threatens to ban NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani from UK over kohinoor return call

A senior figure in Reform UK has said he would bar New York’s mayor Zohran Mamdani from entering Britain after he called for the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India.

The Times of India · Apr 30

Tories are party of aspiration, says Findlay in warning over ‘politics of envy’

The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking after Reform UK Scotland boss Malcolm Offord said he owns six houses, five cars and six boats.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Labour set to lose three-quarters of council seats in next week’s elections, polling expert predicts

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK set to be the biggest winners, with the Greens also doing well

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Starmer to visit Golders Green after Jewish men stabbed in ‘appalling’ attack

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood pledged that the Government would ‘strain every sinew’ to keep Jewish people safe.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over undisclosed £5m gift

Rival parties demand investigation as Tory party chair refers Reform UK leader to commissioner over gift from crypto tycoon

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

England's Barmy Army distances itself from 'unofficial leader' standing for Reform

Vic Flowers is planning to stand for Reform UK in the Medlock Vale ward in the elections for Oldham Council on May 7

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Welsh countryside: what Greens and Reform are promising they would change after election

In the last of our series on environmental issues and the Wales election campaign, we look particularly at countryside policies of two parties that are new contenders for seats in the Senedd.

The Conversation · Apr 29

Farage referred to watchdog over £5m ‘gift’ from Thai-based British crypto billionaire

Reform UK leader describes ‘huge danger’ of job

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Lib Dems push for ban on MPs taking money from X, citing Maga threat

Ed Davey attacks Reform calling it ‘Maga franchise’ and says Elon Musk funnels far-right ideas into UK via X

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29