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.
Reform UK is investigating if sexist social media posts by its Makerfield byelection candidate, Robert Kenyon, hurt its chances. Despite hopes for a close contest, Andy Burnham won decisively, with voters citing Kenyon's lewd comments, particularly women, as a deterrent. Nigel Farage acknowledged disappointment and urged Restore UK voters to switch to Reform.
Nigel Farage urged Restore Britain voters to switch to Reform UK after a "disappointing" by-election result in Makerfield. Reform's candidate came second but was far behind winner Andy Burnham. Farage expressed concern over votes lost to Restore and called for unity behind Reform as the main challenger 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.
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has won a parliamentary seat in northern England, potentially positioning him to challenge current Labour leader Keir Starmer. Burnham, nicknamed "King of the North," secured a significant victory in Makerfield.
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, has won a parliamentary seat in northwest England, potentially positioning him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham secured 54.8% of the vote in Makerfield, signaling a significant moment for British politics.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London will host politicians, advisors, and figures from across the populist right, including Reform UK MPs, a crypto billionaire, and Eton College masters. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will feature discussions on climate skepticism, Christian evangelical thinking, and US culture-war politics.
Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, and a British crypto billionaire are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will host 4,000 attendees from over 85 countries, featuring speakers like US Undersecretary of State Sarah B Rogers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Nigel Farage met with the Bank of England governor to oppose plans for a state-run digital currency, dubbed 'Britcoin,' which could impact his party's major donor, Christopher Harborne, a billionaire involved in the cryptocurrency Tether.
A new hard-right party, Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe and reportedly backed by Elon Musk, is challenging Nigel Farage's Reform UK. The party aims to attract anti-immigrant voters and is contesting a special election in Makerfield.
Nigel Farage's Substack post argues Britain has a "two-tier" system disadvantaging white Britons while favoring ethnic minorities. The author posits this is a predictable outcome of liberal democracy in multiracial societies, where differing ethnic interests, rooted in biology and culture, make genuine democracy impossible, leading to the disenfranchisement of the white majority.
Reform UK's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act, intended to "strengthen women's rights," is criticized by unions for potentially undermining equal pay for work of equal value and effectively repealing the 2010 Equality Act. The party claims it will restore 1970s/90s protections and extend maternity leave claim limits.
Nigel Farage's personal manifesto, "Britain is a two-tier state – against white people," reveals Reform UK's policy agenda, critiquing its intellectual and political shortcomings. Farage contends that "anti-White racism is embedded into the heart of the state" due to DEI and the Equality Act.
Nigel Farage's personal manifesto, "Britain is a two-tier state – against white people," reveals Reform UK's policy agenda, critiquing its intellectual and political shortcomings. The manifesto, triggered by recent attacks, argues white people face unfair treatment due to "anti-White racism" embedded in the state.
The Mail on Sunday has launched a fierce attack on Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain party, labeling it a "white supremacy summit" host and "new home for neo-Nazis." This move highlights the fracturing of the British right-wing press, with titles like the Daily Mail and Telegraph taking different approaches to emerging far-right factions.
Nigel Farage launched a 7,000-word essay on Substack accusing the UK government of institutional "anti-white racism" through DEI policies and immigration. He cited statistics on healthcare, education, and policing, and warned of future injustice for white Britons.
O governo britânico anunciou planos para proibir o acesso de menores de 16 anos a redes sociais, com medidas semelhantes às da Austrália. A proposta visa proteger crianças de riscos online, mas enfrenta críticas de plataformas como o YouTube.
Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing and deport those unable to find private accommodation, intensifying anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of the Makerfield byelection. This move comes amid polls showing Reform UK losing support to the more extremist Restore Britain.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is experiencing a surge in support, mirroring populist movements globally like Australia's One Nation. The party focuses heavily on immigration, with plans for mass deportations and stricter visa policies. Despite electoral gains, challenges remain in translating this support into national parliamentary seats.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is vying for a parliamentary seat in a crucial by-election in Makerfield. His potential rise could challenge current Prime Minister Starmer and reshape Britain's political landscape, potentially impacting its relationship with the EU.
Nigel Farage has remained largely out of the public eye for seven weeks following the revelation of a £5m crypto gift, cancelling events and limiting interviews. His party, Reform UK, is reportedly losing ground to a harder-right rival, and Farage's recent re-emergence was tightly controlled, with select media present and questions limited.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice struggled to definitively rule out further large gifts to party figures beyond a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Tice stated he was unaware of any other gifts and asserted the party complies with rules, while defending crypto and contrasting the donation with a bribery case.
Nigel Farage has urged X to remove fake AI-generated adverts showing him fighting Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. Reform UK contacted X at the highest level, with Bailey also calling for vigilance against such scams.
