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Reform UK lands record £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo

British crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo has announced a record £36 million donation to Reform UK, giving Nigel Farage's party a major financial boost ahead of the next general election.

By Charlotte Mercer • 12 September 2026 • 3 min read

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Labour

More than 70 MPs and peers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI

More than 70 MPs and peers have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to back a proposed ban on the development of artificial superintelligence and lead an international effort against the technology.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Conservatives

Badenoch says she believes Burnham wants to call a General Election

Kemi Badenoch has joined speculation over a possible early General Election, saying she believes Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to call one.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Assisted dying bill defeated as MPs reject plans by 286 votes to 270

MPs have rejected a renewed attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, defeating Lauren Edwards' bill by 286 votes to 270 at second reading.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK gains Hutton & Locking from Conservatives in North Somerset by-election

Reform UK has gained Hutton & Locking from the Conservatives after William 'Will' Jones was elected to North Somerset Council.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Conservatives hold Haverhill West as Reform takes second place in council by-election

The Conservatives have held Haverhill West in the West Suffolk Council by-election, with Graham David Cone winning 530 votes and Reform UK finishing second on 267.

Daniel Whitmore • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Labour holds Burnage as Carl Austin-Behan sees off Green challenge

Labour has held Burnage in Manchester after Carl Austin-Behan won 1,365 votes, defeating Green challenger Daoud Nawaz by 328 votes.

Daniel Whitmore • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Greens

Greens confirm Zack Polanski for Starmer’s seat in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been formally selected to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October, setting up a high-profile battle with Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali for Sir Keir Starmer's former seat.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK takes Eckington South & Renishaw from Labour in council by-election

Reform UK has gained Eckington South & Renishaw from Labour after Jamie Hodgson won 40.2% of the vote in the North East Derbyshire council by-election.

Daniel Whitmore • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

UK economy grows 0.4% in July as GDP smashes forecasts

The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, significantly beating expectations for no growth, as services and computer programming helped drive the stronger-than-expected performance.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Households face higher energy bills if £70bn grid upgrade falls behind, watchdog warns

The National Audit Office has warned that households could face higher electricity bills unless Britain accelerates a £70 billion programme to upgrade the power grid, with congestion costs potentially reaching £7.8 billion a year by 2030.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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Reform UK lands record £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo

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More than 70 MPs and peers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI

Badenoch says she believes Burnham wants to call a General Election

Assisted dying bill defeated as MPs reject plans by 286 votes to 270

Reform UK gains Hutton & Locking from Conservatives in North Somerset by-election

Conservatives hold Haverhill West as Reform takes second place in council by-election

Labour holds Burnage as Carl Austin-Behan sees off Green challenge

Greens confirm Zack Polanski for Starmer’s seat in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Reform UK takes Eckington South & Renishaw from Labour in council by-election

UK economy grows 0.4% in July as GDP smashes forecasts

Households face higher energy bills if £70bn grid upgrade falls behind, watchdog warns

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