Former Tory MP quits party for new Reform UK role Nigel Farage recently batted off suggestions he was welcoming in too many ex-Tories The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Adult star Bonnie Blue throws her weight behind Reform UK in surprise political endorsement Controversial online star Bonnie Blue wades into politics with a nod to Reform UK’s immigration and inheritance tax plans Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025
Wes Streeting hits out at ‘technocratic’ Labour leadership weeks after being accused of trying to oust Starmer The health secretary also appeared to warn his party’s approach left it vulnerable to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Badenoch criticises Farage over refusal to apologise for alleged racist remarks Tory leader says head of Reform should ‘put on his big boy pants’ and apologise over allegations from ex-schoolmates The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
A braver Tory leader than Badenoch would dare to call out Farage’s bogus patriotism Across western democracies, established conservatives are yielding to radical nationalism. There’s no sign that Britain will be the exception, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Leader of Reform-run council accused of ‘authoritarian’ attempt to silence opposition Worcestershire council leader Jo Monk sent city councillor Ed Kimberley a cease and desist letter over his criticism of her The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Labour calls for Electoral Commission probe into Reform UK overspend claim Labour’s Anna Turley called on Nigel Farage to explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit while campaigning. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
Tuesday briefing: Is next year’s XXL World Cup an expansion too far? In today’s newsletter: As the 2026 tournament expands, questions are being asked about its new format, its environmental impact and whether Fifa is bending too many of its own rules The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Reform campaign for Farage’s Clacton seat was a ‘juggernaut’, say candidates Defeated Tory and Labour rivals describe force of Reform ‘machine’ as police assess claims of overspending The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn’t bark Usually found at Monday press conferences, the Reform leader has taken a vow of silence in the face of mounting allegations The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Nigel Farage accused of breaking election spending laws – the situation explained Nigel Farage has found himself in hot water over accusations that he failed to report that his 2024 election campaign in Clacton went over the spending limit of £20,660.72. Richard Everett, a former Reform councillor (who has since left the party – or been expelled, depending what you read), has… The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025
Explained: All the allegations against Nigel Farage as police probe Reform's Clacton campaign expenses Claims Farage exceeded the legal spending limit while fighting his Clacton seat are the latest in a string of allegations made against the Reform UK leader Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Police assessing allegations of Reform UK overspend in Farage election campaign Reform has strongly denied breaking the law on election spending. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Police assessing claims Reform UK falsified expenses during Nigel Farage campaign Both Labour and the Conservatives said Nigel Farage had questions to answer over the allegations, with the Reform leader being urged to ‘come clean’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Police look into claims Reform UK broke electoral law in Farage campaign Party denies councillor’s claim it falsely reported expenses during Farage’s run to become Clacton MP last year
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025 Nigel Farage election fraud allegations being assessed by police Essex Police looking at claims Reform UK leader’s campaign falsely reported his election expenses during his bid to become an MP last year
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Nigel Farage’s election campaign in Clacton accused of breaching spending rules Reports say the Reform UK leader’s campaign has been accused of falsely reporting his election expenses during his bid to become an MP last year.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Ex-equalities watchdog head ‘confused’ by Nigel Farage response to racism claims ‘Why can’t he just offer an unreserved apology for any distress caused?’, Baroness Falkner said
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025 Questions over Reform’s donations as electoral watchdog urged to investigate crypto links Exclusive: Labour and the Lib Dems have called for a probe amid concerns over donations to Reform UK
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025 Faith and Reform: is the religious right on the rise in UK politics? Powerful Christian figures are emerging in Britain but there are important differences from the US, where evangelicals have fuelled Trump
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Tories pledge to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety The scheme is designed to help disabled benefit claimants get cars through the welfare system
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025 Tory peer defects to Reform and launches campaign for Holyrood Lord Malcolm Offord said the Tories had ‘given up’ as he vowed to run in the Scottish Parliament elections under Reform UK.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Millionaire Tory donor made a peer by Boris Johnson defects to Reform UK Lord Malcolm Offord said he will give up his peerage so he can campaign for a seat at Holyrood
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Reform UK to make its own tartan in bid to woo Scottish voters Dr David Bull, the Reform chairman, promised the party would produce ‘scarves, hats and kilts’ for members north of the border