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Nigel Farage

Party / affiliation: Reform UK
Current role: Leader Reform UK
Organisation: Reform UK

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Articles mentioning Nigel Farage

Reform UK

Reform UK General Secretary Tom Waterhouse Leaves Amid Questions Over Candidate Vetting

Reform UK confirms Tom Waterhouse has left as general secretary amid scrutiny of candidate vetting. Reports differ over the reason for his departure.

Labour

Lisa Nandy Questions Whether Rejoining EU Is Realistic as Government Prepares for Brussels Summit

Lisa Nandy questions whether Britain should rejoin the EU while acknowledging the trade-offs of closer ties ahead of the 20 November summit.

Reform UK

Equality Watchdog Demands Answers From Reform UK Following Undercover ITV Investigation

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has requested information from Reform UK following complaints arising from an ITV undercover documentary. No formal investigation has been launched.

Reform UK

Reform UK Falls To Lowest YouGov Poll Rating Since January 2025 As Labour Opens Five-Point Lead

Reform UK is on 20% in a new YouGov Westminster poll, its lowest rating in the tracker since January 2025, while Labour records 27% and the Conservatives 22%.

Labour

Rayner Backs Burnham’s Call to Reconsider EU Free Movement as Labour Faces Internal Divisions

Angela Rayner has backed a debate on future EU free movement arrangements, while stressing Labour has not abandoned its 2024 manifesto commitments.

Labour

Burnham Opens Door to Restoring EU Freedom of Movement as Brexit Debate Reopens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain should consider future options on EU freedom of movement, while insisting Labour’s existing manifesto commitments remain in place.

Reform UK

Reform UK Sets Out £40 Billion Spending Cuts in Alternative Budget

Robert Jenrick says Reform UK could cut £40 billion in its first year to finance tax reductions, including a £15,000 income tax personal allowance. The proposals are opposition plans, not government policy.

Reform UK

Reform UK Plans £10 Million Media Operation Following Record Donations

Reform UK is recruiting staff for a planned YouTube-based media operation with an estimated initial budget above £10 million, following major donations announced in September.

Reform UK

Police Scotland Assesses Alleged Election Spending Breaches Involving Nine Reform UK Candidates

Police Scotland is assessing information about election spending paperwork involving nine unsuccessful Reform UK candidates at the May 2026 Holyrood election. Reform UK acknowledges administrative errors; no criminal wrongdoing has been established.

Reform UK

Reform UK Suspends Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate After Undercover ITV Investigation

Reform UK has suspended activist and aspiring parliamentary candidate Jason Powell after undercover ITV footage recorded comments about migrants and Muslims. An internal investigation is under way.

Reform UK

Three Former Reform UK Councillors Resign After ITV Undercover Investigation

Three councillors elected for Reform UK in Castle Bromwich have resigned from Solihull Council after an ITV undercover investigation, prompting three ward by-elections. A fourth vacancy has arisen in Birmingham.

Reform UK

Farage Defends Reform UK Vetting After ITV Undercover Investigation Reveals Racist Remarks

Nigel Farage has defended Reform UK’s vetting procedures during a visit to Chelmsford after an ITV undercover investigation recorded offensive and racist remarks by councillors and candidates.

Reform UK

Reform UK Faces Scrutiny After ITV Undercover Investigation Reveals Racist and Extreme Remarks

Reform UK has opened investigations after ITV undercover recordings captured councillors and candidates making racist, sexist and violent remarks. Several councillors have left the party.

Neutral

Badenoch Accuses Farage of 'Humiliating' Britain Over Chagos and Falklands Proposal

Kemi Badenoch has criticised Nigel Farage over comments suggesting a Chagos-related deal with Donald Trump in exchange for restraint over the Falklands. Reform UK says Farage meant long-term US use of Diego Garcia, not a transfer of the archipelago.

Reform UK

Farage Clarifies Reform Position After Jenrick Suggests Royal Marines Could Use Lethal Force in Channel

Nigel Farage has clarified Reform UK’s position after Robert Jenrick suggested Royal Marines could use lethal force while intercepting small boats in the Channel.

Conservatives

Conservatives Overtake Reform UK in New Poll as Labour's Lead Narrows to One Point

Conservatives rise to 23% in the latest YouGov poll, ahead of Reform UK on 21%, while Labour leads with 24%.

Labour

Mahmood orders independent security review following Ann Widdecombe murder

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an independent review of protection for public figures and expanded police support beyond serving MPs following Ann Widdecombe’s murder.

Reform UK

Farage says children would not be exempt from deportation under Reform’s asylum plans

Farage says children would not be exempt under Reform’s proposed asylum crackdown, according to live reporting.

Reform UK

Farage pledges five-year asylum suspension under a Reform government

Nigel Farage has announced plans to suspend asylum grants for five years if Reform wins power, alongside measures targeting pending cases and refugee resettlement.

Reform UK

Reform UK Proposes Up to 40-Fold Expansion of Immigration Enforcement Checks

Reform UK says existing public-sector inspections could be used to check immigration status, claiming the approach could increase enforcement capacity by between ten and forty times.

Labour

NEW YOUGOV POLL — Labour opens five-point lead over Reform as Conservatives remain third

Labour has opened a five-point lead over Reform UK in the latest YouGov poll for The Times, with Labour on 27%, Reform on 22% and the Conservatives remaining third on 20%.

Reform UK

Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry, who is already charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, has now been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, including alleged activity against Nigel Farage MP.

Neutral

Labour back on top in first YouGov MRP of Burnham premiership, but Britain still heading for hung Parliament

YouGov's first Westminster MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour as the largest party on 241 seats, but 85 short of an overall majority.

Labour

New YouGov MRP projects hung Parliament if General Election held now

YouGov's first MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour would remain the largest party on 241 seats but lose its Commons majority if an election were held now.

Reform UK

Helen Jenner elected new Reform UK Wales leader after Dan Thomas resignation

Helen Jenner has been elected leader of Reform UK Wales and will head the party's group in the Senedd following the resignation of Dan Thomas.

Reform UK

Farage says he wants Trump border chief Tom Homan to help secure UK borders

Nigel Farage has said he wants Donald Trump's border chief Tom Homan to help secure Britain's borders, although no formal role or agreement has been announced.

Reform UK

Reform UK takes Conservative-held East Markham in Bassetlaw by-election

Reform UK has taken the Conservative-held East Markham ward on Bassetlaw District Council, with Matthew Evans winning 436 votes to the Conservatives' 250.

Reform UK

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd quits Reform UK and defects to Plaid Cymru four months after election

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has quit Reform UK and joined Plaid Cymru four months after being elected, saying her former party is not serious about governing Wales.

Reform UK

Farage threatens union funding crackdown as Reform £72m donations row escalates

Nigel Farage has warned trade union funding of Labour could be targeted if retrospective legislation prevents Reform UK keeping its £72 million in donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne.

Reform UK

Farage refuses to say if Reform’s £72m donations will comply with new retrospective funding rules

Nigel Farage has refused to say whether Reform UK's £72 million in donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne will comply with retrospective political funding rules currently passing through Parliament.

Neutral

Welsh First Minister warns Burnham: 'We are not a region of England'

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has warned Andy Burnham not to treat Wales like an English region as he presses the Prime Minister to devolve policing and justice powers.

Labour

Curtice warns Burnham snap election gamble could leave Reform as largest party

Sir John Curtice has warned that an early General Election called by Andy Burnham could backfire and potentially leave Reform UK as the largest party in Parliament.

Reform UK

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.

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.

Reform UK

Met Police widens criminal investigation into Reform UK over fresh donation allegations

The Metropolitan Police has widened an existing criminal investigation involving Reform UK after detectives assessed fresh allegations concerning political donations and polling.

Reform UK

Farage admits Reform donations row ‘looks bad’ as police assess foreign-funding claims

Nigel Farage has admitted that undercover footage at the centre of Reform UK's foreign-donations controversy 'looks bad', while maintaining that the party broke no law and accepted no illegal money.

Reform UK

Police appeal for woman after Reform conference protester appears to have hair pulled

West Midlands Police has appealed for a female protester to come forward after footage from Reform UK’s Birmingham conference appeared to show audience members pulling her hair and grabbing her head as she was removed.

Reform UK

Braverman vows to scrap cap on UK medical training places in first 100 days

Suella Braverman has pledged that a Reform UK government would scrap limits on medical training places for British students within its first 100 days, promising to resign if she failed to deliver.

Reform UK

Reform pledges £15,000 tax-free allowance in first Budget as Jenrick promises £500 saving

Reform UK has pledged to raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £15,000 within its first 100 days in government, with the party saying most taxpayers would save around £500 a year.

Reform UK

Reform polling row widens as industry bodies investigate JL Partners

The British Polling Council says JL Partners clearly breached its transparency rules over polling linked to Reform UK, while the Market Research Society has referred the matter to its standards board.

Reform UK

Farage and Bardella sign Channel migration pact as Reform UK and National Rally formalise cooperation

Reform UK and France’s National Rally have signed a memorandum of understanding setting out how they would work together to stop Channel small-boat crossings if both parties enter government.

Reform UK

Met Police assessing allegations over Reform UK foreign-funding sting

The Metropolitan Police is assessing allegations over Reform UK and political donations after an undercover investigation into foreign-funded polling, while two senior party figures have stepped down pending an internal inquiry.

Reform UK

Two senior Reform UK officials step down as party launches investigation into donation allegations

James Orr and Dan Jukes have stepped down from senior Reform UK roles while the party investigates allegations concerning political donations and polling aired by Channel 4 News.

Reform UK

Reform plans London and New York investor roadshow as Jenrick pledges £100bn spending squeeze

Reform UK plans investor meetings in London and New York as Robert Jenrick pledges more than £100 billion of spending reductions in the party's first 100 days in government.

Reform UK

Reform UK takes more than £5.3m in donations, out-raising Labour and Conservatives

Reform UK accepted more than £5.3 million in donations during the second quarter of 2026, comfortably out-raising Labour and the Conservatives, according to new Electoral Commission figures.

Reform UK

Reform pledges criminal liability for bosses of firms housing asylum seekers if residents commit violence

Reform UK has pledged a police-led taskforce to scrutinise asylum-accommodation contractors and proposed criminal liability for senior executives where residents commit violence against women and girls.

Reform UK

Suella Braverman rules out Reform–Conservative coalition — reversing her previous support for right-wing unity

Suella Braverman has categorically ruled out joining a Reform-Conservative coalition government, reversing her previous support for cooperation between the parties on the political right.

Reform UK

Reform unveils sweeping election-law plan including English-language checks at polling stations

Reform UK has unveiled sweeping election-law proposals including English-language comprehension checks at polling stations, severe restrictions on postal voting, the removal of Commonwealth voting rights and limits on foreign-language campaign material.

Labour

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