Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
Reform UK’s Ben Griffin has gained the Snettisham ward from the Conservatives, defeating Liberal Democrat Lee Henson by just 18 votes.
Reform UK's Katie Groom has won the Harton ward by-election in South Tyneside with 628 votes, defeating Labour's Neil Maxwell by 274 votes.
Reform UK Wales candidate Stephen Eldred has won the Meliden ward by-election for Prestatyn Town Council, defeating Welsh Conservative Carys Kilkelly by just 10 votes.
A major Anglo-French rescue operation was launched after an overcrowded dinghy reportedly carrying around 160 migrants caught fire in the English Channel.
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has faced criticism after invoking France’s defeat in June 1940 during a dispute over Operation Fortress, with critics pointing to the tens of thousands of French soldiers killed defending their country.
Reform UK’s Operation Fortress has sparked a confrontation with France, an attack on the BBC from Richard Tice and a provocative Second World War jibe from Sarah Pochin.
Tributes have been paid to Reform UK councillor Arty Hume, who represented Amble on Northumberland County Council, following his death aged 71.
Reform UK has retained Castle Ward on Scarborough Town Council after Susan Rumford defeated Labour candidate Fiona Stephenson by just one vote.
Reform UK’s Robbie Woods has won the Long Sutton by-election for South Holland District Council, securing approximately 56% of the vote.
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has written to the Equality and Human Rights Commission asking it to investigate Staffordshire Police's custody policy following reports about its treatment of transgender detainees.
Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has accused the National Crime Agency of leaking confidential banking information to a national newspaper. The NCA has not publicly confirmed the allegation.
Reform UK's William Burvill has won the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside by-election in Medway, ending decades of Conservative control in the ward following the death of long-serving councillor Phil Filmer.