Richard Tice’s firm alleged to have broken law by failing to pay tax Report says company did not pay tens of thousands in tax on dividends given to Reform UK deputy leader and trust The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Police to review complaint over Farage’s free energy bills competition Reform UK leader stated on Friday he “not the least bit worried” the party has not broken the law The Independent UK · Apr 11
Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over ‘racist comments’ Tories disowned Derek Bullock in 2023 after he allegedly used a racial slur to called for people of Pakistani heritage to be shot The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Farage accused of handing over Reform competition prize to couple he has already been pictured with The Reform UK leader announced the winner of the controversial competition on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 10
Reform’s petulance over slavery reparations shows it just doesn’t grasp Britain’s place in the modern world The party’s talk of visa bans for countries seeking reparative justice is not just undemocratic – it displays staggering ignorance about geopolitics, says professor of law and political economy Kojo Koram The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Zack Polanski's Greens storm onto Nigel Farage's Reform turf winning in Kent ahead of May elections Green strategists believe that some voters desperate for change are switching to their party from Reform as they offer a more appealing message and policies Evening Standard · Apr 10
Fact check: Did Reform UK break its promises on council tax? Part of Full Fact’s work fact checking claims about the local elections. Evening Standard · Apr 10
Nigel Farage unveils ‘Vote Reform. Get Starmer out’ slogan The party leader took aim at Sir Keir Starmer, branding him the ‘most unpopular prime minister in living memory’ Evening Standard · Apr 10
Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
May elections: what five politics experts are looking out for On May 7 2026, voters in England, Scotland and Wales will head to the polls. Parliamentary elections are taking place in the devolved Welsh Senedd Cymru and Scottish Parliament, and local elections for over 4,850 councillor roles could have huge implications for local governments throughout England. With all to play… The Conversation · Apr 10
Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds Thinktank says algorithms are fuelling isolation and division after analysing posts shown to social media users The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Greens more extreme than Reform, says Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay highlighted one Greens candidate calling for the abolition of prisons and plans to ‘effectively’ legalise cocaine and heroin. Evening Standard · Apr 9
‘No more bending to Westminster’s will’ if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh elections The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
UK NHS chief champions Palantir’s 'outstanding results’ in England, pushes for deeper rollout despite growing staff concerns NHS staff are concerned about Palantir access to database containing details on 1.5 million staff, but NHS Data Chief Ming Tang says her team needs to 'maintain our focus' in the face of staff concerns over Palantir's reputation TechRadar · Apr 9
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 ‘They will not get my vote this year’: Birmingham focus group shows shift from Labour support Previous Labour voters in Yardley discuss issues including cost of living, public services and the Iran war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 Ed Miliband hold firm! North sea oil and gas drilling won’t help anyone other than Nigel Farage It’s worrying to watch Labour entertain Reform’s fantasies about fossil fuels. Only renewables will bring lower bills and higher energy security, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
Evening Standard · Apr 8 ‘Extremist’ Reform could replace Tories as opposition, veteran MSP warns Liz Smith, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Holyrood, admitted concerns over her party’s ability to rebuild trust with voters.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 British crypto billionaire Ben Delo says he has given £4m to Reform UK Delo, pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, describes himself as champion of free speech
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Scottish Labour pledges £30m to top up artists’ income to a living wage Anas Sarwar says scheme would be part of overhaul of arts funding in Scotland
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Billionaire returning to UK from Hong Kong to donate millions to Reform Ben Delo says he will return to so he can give millions more to fund the party’s ‘war chest’
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Young Londoners 'trapped in permanent renting,' says Nigel Farage's Reform in attack on Tory councils ahead of May elections Building upwards is a key plank of Reform UK’s blueprint to deliver more homes in the capital
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Reform calls for ‘every last drop’ of oil and gas to be extracted in UK Energy spokesperson Richard Tice made the call at a press conference in Aberdeen.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan Exclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progress
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas Politicians warn party’s pledge to ‘punish’ countries seeking justice for slavery will harm and isolate Britain