The Latest Breaking News from Reform

Could Lib Dems become the biggest party in English local government?

With voter loyalty a distant memory, the Lib Dems’ cost of living policies and criticism of Trump could gain them ground

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Local elections 2026: Labour to lose 75% of council seats, polling guru predicts

Lord Hayward said Sir Keir Starmer's party will be down some 1,850 councillors after the polls close on May 7

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Polanski criticised for reposting comment suggesting police arresting Golders Greens suspect used excessive force – as it happened

Home Office minister says ‘the Green Party has hit a new low’ after party leader’s repost on X

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Labour will show Scots ‘what change looks like’, vows Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader is setting out his party’s plans for the first 100 days, if he can defeat the SNP in next week’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

SNP majority would stop Farage at the border, Swinney says

The First Minister said an SNP majority would lock Reform UK out of power in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

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

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

Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions

Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29