The Latest Breaking News from Reform

I see two things in Gorton and Denton: palpable frustration and the need for wise voting to stop Reform

After speaking to locals, I still can’t predict the result, but a big, combined effort will be needed. Without a united front the left may splinter and lose, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Fact Check: Image of Reform by-election candidate appears to use false quote

An online post claims Matthew Goodwin said he ‘hated’ living in Manchester.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

‘We are the forgotten little town’: will disenchantment in Denton leave it ripe for Reform?

With Gorton split between Labour and Greens, division creates opportunity for Farage’s party in other side of constituency facing byelection

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

What are Reform’s economic pledges – and how sensible are they?

The former Tory minister made his first speech as Reform’s Treasury spokesman

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Nigel Farage unveils ‘shadow cabinet’ team – but why did only three of his MPs get jobs?

Since May 2025, Reform UK has led every poll of general election voting intention. Were an election held today, Reform would be poised to form a government. It would probably be a majority government, too. A party needs 326 seats in the House of Commons to form a majority, and…

The Conversation · Feb 18

Farage accused of ‘divisive politics’ over unproven claim middle class white men are losing jobs because of Equality Act

Reform leader’s claims appear at odds with official figures, which show that people from white ethnic backgrounds have lower rates of unemployment than those from minority ethnic backgrounds

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Labour insiders fear ‘annihilation’ in Lancashire local elections after U-turn

County has highest number of reinstated elections following decision not to delay them for 30 English councils

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Reform UK would restore two-child benefit cap, Jenrick says in policy U-turn

Treasury spokesperson says disability benefits would also be limited under Reform, but Bank of England would stay independent

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

A coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Seven ex-Reform councillors join Rupert Lowe’s new rival party

Members of the new political party Restore Britain will form a group at Kent County Council

The Independent UK · Feb 18