Keir Starmer's hypothetical premiership ends in 2025 after a sharp decline in approval, despite a 2024 landslide victory. A Guardian analysis reveals his loss of support among unions, Muslim communities, and left-wing Labour MPs, presenting challenges for successor Andy Burnham.
Reform UK candidate Tony Mack claims George Cottrell was introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff, despite denials of an official role. Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, is alleged to have arranged transport and covered costs for fundraising events for Reform UK.
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
The Guardian investigation reveals that bankers reported potential money laundering concerns to the National Crime Agency (NCA) regarding transactions involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. Suspicious activity reports (SARs) were filed over donations and loans, prompting scrutiny of the party's finances and adherence to electoral rules.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK leader announced a by-election in Clacton, framing it as 'people versus the establishment.' Major parties, including Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Restore Britain, will not field candidates, leaving the Green Party and novelty candidate Count Binface as potential challengers. Residents express weariness with politics and mixed views on Farage.
Keir Starmer, elected UK Prime Minister with promises to fix 14 years of Conservative damage, has been removed from office after just two years. Despite a polished appearance, widespread anger and disappointment have led to his downfall, making him the most disliked PM in modern polling history.
This article reviews the policy successes and failures of Keir Starmer's two-year premiership in the UK. Successes include boosts for workers' rights, international statesmanship, child poverty reduction, immigration control, and economic measures. Failures highlight controversial decisions on winter fuel allowance, welfare policy, economic forecasts, and a series of U-turns, culminating in the "Mandelson affair".
Sir Keir Starmer has been ousted as Labour leader after less than two years in power, following a landslide election victory in 2024. Despite promises of national renewal, his premiership was marked by policy U-turns, economic warnings, and a loss of public trust, culminating in a leadership challenge.
An analysis of Keir Starmer's two years as UK Prime Minister, detailing policy successes in employment rights, international relations, childcare, and immigration, alongside significant failures in welfare, economic policy, and a series of damaging U-turns, culminating in the "Mandelson affair".
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield and distant seconds in Gorton and Denton, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues include candidate selection, vulnerability to tactical voting, and competition from the right.
Reform UK's mixed byelection results, including a disappointing second place in Makerfield, raise concerns for Nigel Farage. Issues with candidate selection, tactical voting, and a new right-wing competitor, Restore Britain, highlight challenges for the party.
Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire confronted Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin during a byelection count, accusing her of racism and defending Nigel Farage's undeclared £5m gift. The exchange, broadcast on Sky News, touched on Farage's financial dealings and Pochin's past controversial remarks about diversity in advertising.
This is a list of candidates for the 2024 General Election in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, organized by city and county, including their party affiliation, age, and occupation.
Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to address a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, which is under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner. Farage's explanation for the gift has shifted, and Starmer questioned why it was kept secret.
The Aberdeen South by-election on June 18 is a pivotal contest on North Sea oil politics. Reform UK and Scottish Conservatives are campaigning on reviving oil and gas production, challenging the SNP's net zero commitments. The outcome could signal a wider debate on the economic burden of net zero ahead of a UK general election.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will contest the Makerfield byelection for Labour against Reform UK's Robert Kenyon. The race is seen as a potential leadership stepping stone for Burnham, while Kenyon faces scrutiny over past social media posts.
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government, less than two years in office, faces a steep decline in stability and voter confidence, attributed to a lack of transformative change, conflicting policies on Brexit and immigration, and a cautious approach avoiding hard decisions.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, is under investigation for a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne, which he claims was for personal security costs and not declarable. The parliamentary standards watchdog is reviewing if it breaches registration of interests rules, potentially leading to suspension.
Reform leader irritated when asked about money from Christopher Harborne on day of party’s election gainsElection 2026 live: latest news updatesNigel Farage has repeatedly refused to answer questions about a personal gift of £5m he received from the billionaire Christopher Harborne, as the Reform UK leader sought on Friday to focus attention on the party’s election gains.Farage was clearly irritated when asked on a number of occasions on Friday about the money, which the Guardian revealed he had received shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general election and which was not declared. Continue reading...
Results of elections for councils in England, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish parliament could transform Great Britain’s political landscapePolls have closed across England, Scotland and Wales for local, mayoral and parliamentary elections, with the first results to be announced within hours.More than 30 million people across Britain were given the opportunity to vote on Thursday in what is widely seen as the biggest test for Keir Starmer since the 2024 general election. Results across three nations could fundamentally change the political landscape and could have repercussions for the prime minister. Continue reading...
Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surgePolling has opened across England, Scotland and Wales in a series of local, mayoral and parliamentary contests – the biggest electoral test Keir Starmer and the Labour government have faced since the 2024 general election.As millions of people across Great Britain go to the polls on Thursday, party leaders are poised for a set of results that could fundamentally change the political landscape nationally in Scotland and Wales, and across local authorities in England. Continue reading...
The Conservatives have referred Nigel Farage to the parliamentary standards commissioner over an undeclared £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, received shortly before Farage announced his candidacy in the 2024 general election. Tory chair Kevin Hollinrake said Farage was obliged to report all political donations and the party demanded to know what he is hiding.
Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Here is the running order for PMQs.Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, Anna Isaac reports. Continue reading...
Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Here is the running order for PMQs.Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, Anna Isaac reports. Continue reading...
