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Farage Standards Investigation Resumes After Clacton Return

A parliamentary standards investigation concerning Nigel Farage has resumed following his return to the House of Commons, but no finding has been made that he breached the rules.

By Charlotte Mercer • 15 August 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham Calls Britain a ‘Tinderbox’ as Government Reviews EV Targets

Andy Burnham has warned that Britain faces an acute wildfire threat while his government consults on potentially reducing the proportion of new cars that manufacturers must sell as zero-emission vehicles by 2030.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

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Penistone East Ward By-Election 2026: Date, Candidates and What to Know

Eight candidates will contest the Penistone East ward by-election on 20 August 2026, with Reform UK defending a Barnsley Council seat following the resignation of Kay Hughes.

Staff member • 15 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Reform UK

Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Contract Review After SIM Card Response

Zia Yusuf has threatened to review Vodafone's public contracts after the company defended its charity SIM card programme and said its connectivity was provided for distribution and use in the UK.

Staff member • 14 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Lib Dems

Honiton St Michael By-Election Result: Liberal Democrats Gain From Labour

Liberal Democrat Rhys Wallis has won the Honiton St Michael by-election for East Devon District Council, taking the seat from Labour with a majority of 326 votes.

Staff member • 14 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Nigel Farage Wins Clacton By-Election With 12,784 Majority

Nigel Farage has returned to Parliament after comfortably winning the Clacton by-election, securing 22,239 votes as Count Binface finished second in the record 34-candidate contest.

Staff member • 14 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

UK Economy Grows by 0.4% but Autumn Slowdown Threatens Burnham

Britain’s economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, but the Bank of England expects underlying growth to slow to around zero as renewed Middle East conflict, higher energy costs and Budget uncertainty test Andy Burnham’s new government.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Reform UK

Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Directors With Prison Over Care4Calais SIM Cards

Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf has warned Vodafone chief executive Margherita Della Valle and the company’s directors that they could face prison under a future Reform government if SIM cards continue to be supplied through Care4Calais.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Labour

Households Near New Pylons Offered Up to £2,500 Off Electricity Bills

Households within 500 metres of eligible new electricity transmission infrastructure could receive £250 a year off their electricity bills for ten years, with 43 expected projects named across England, Scotland and Wales.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Labour

Fifty Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Stop Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers

Fifty policing and law-enforcement leaders have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to examine every lawful option to prevent the earlier release of two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Reform UK

Zia Yusuf Keeps ‘Traitor’ Posts Online After Farage Calls Attack ‘Over the Top’

Zia Yusuf’s posts accusing former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace of treachery remained online after Nigel Farage publicly called the language ‘over the top’ and promised his Reform UK spokesman a ‘ticking off’.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

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Burnham Calls Britain a ‘Tinderbox’ as Government Reviews EV Targets

Penistone East Ward By-Election 2026: Date, Candidates and What to Know

Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Contract Review After SIM Card Response

Honiton St Michael By-Election Result: Liberal Democrats Gain From Labour

Nigel Farage Wins Clacton By-Election With 12,784 Majority

UK Economy Grows by 0.4% but Autumn Slowdown Threatens Burnham

Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Directors With Prison Over Care4Calais SIM Cards

Households Near New Pylons Offered Up to £2,500 Off Electricity Bills

Fifty Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Stop Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers

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