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Could Lib Dems become the biggest party in English local government?

With voter loyalty a distant memory, the Lib Dems’ cost of living policies and criticism of Trump could gain them ground It has been an election buildup dominated by the rise of Reform UK and the Greens, and the contrasting woes of Labour and the Tories. But there is a chance that on 8 May the Liberal Democrats, largely ignored in recent weeks, could wake up as the biggest party in English local government. This is just one of several paradoxes for the party’s leader, Ed Davey, and his team. T

Why is Britain’s economy so stuck? It’s the tension between what voters want and what the bond markets allow | Larry Elliott

There is no such thing as the Bond Dealers party, but there might as well be – the people who trade in UK debt exert a stranglehold over our politics The days of two-party politics are over. When voters go to the polls in England next week, they will have five main contenders to choose from. In Scotland and Wales, the nationalists make it a six-strong race. This fragmentation reflects the deep discontent with Labour and the Conservatives. One thing in common between the Greens and Reform UK is t

Politics LIVE: Nightmare for Keir Starmer as pollster makes dire election prediction

Labour is set to face huge losses, while Reform UK will make major gains.

Reform’s Richard Tice lashes out at ‘unhinged’ protester: ‘Totally abhorrent!’

Fury at terribly timed stunt during GB News interview on suspected terror attack

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP

The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.

Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over undisclosed £5m gift

Rival parties demand investigation as Tory party chair refers Reform UK leader to commissioner over gift from crypto tycoon Exclusive: Farage given undisclosed £5m by crypto tyoon Analysis: Farage’s attempt to get ahead of story raises more questions Nigel Farage has been referred to parliament’s standards watchdog after the Guardian revealed he received an undeclared £5m gift from a party donor. The referral was made by the Conservative party citing rules that require MPs to declare any “per

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Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions

Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security? Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024 Nigel Farage has admitted he received a personal gift of £5m from the Reform UK mega-donor Christopher Harborne shortly before the general election in 2024. He did not disclose that gift at the time. And he made no mention of it in the year since. That is, until Wednesday morning, when the Daily Telegraph publi

Nigel Farage on rooting out racist behaviour in Reform UK

The Reform UK leader responds to accusations that some members of Reform UK are displaying "racist behaviour".

Nigel Farage claims Reform UK 'forced' bin strike news

The Reform UK leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.

Starmer Arson Trial: Three Accused of Taking Cash From Russian Speaker on Telegram

Proceedings are underway at the Old Bailey with Judge Mr Justice Garnham. The key points so far: Three men are charged with conspiracy to damage property by fire between 1 April and 13 May 2025: Roman Lavrynovych (22, Ukrainian), Petro Pochynok (35, Ukrainian) and Stanislav Carpiuc (27, Romanian). All three deny the charges. Lavrynovych faces…

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP

The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.