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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s crypto cash: accountability is not a conspiracy | Editorial

Reform UK presents itself as the people’s voice while opaque digital wealth flows around it. That makes transparency a democratic necessity Twice now, the Guardian’s questions about Reform UK’s finances appear to have been pre-empted by stories friendly to the party. This paper revealed in April that Nigel Farage received £5m from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne – but an interview with Reform UK’s leader, claiming he needed the cash “for security”, was published hours earlier in the

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

What a week for Daddy Nige and his dysfunctional Reform family

From Posh George Cottrell to Honest Bob Jenrick and disciple-in-chief Dicky Tice, Farage really does know how to pick ’em We need to talk about Nigel. Again. Not so much about the £5m gift from a Thai crypto billionaire or the freebies he accepted from a convicted fraudster who called him Daddy. Nor the fact that he never thought to declare his good fortune on parliament’s register of members’ interests. There again, he was only a professional politician and the principal shareholder in Reform U

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

I'm sick of ego trips - Nigel Farage and Andy Burnham are wasting Britain's time and money

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch unleashes a withering attack on her two major political rivals

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Reform byelection campaign risks a replay of the Johnson error

In triggering an entirely optional byelection, Nigel Farage has given opponents weeks to repeat the claims about his finances To some, Nigel Farage appears to be in a trap of his own making, fighting for re-election in single combat with a giant bin before potentially having to do it all again against the other political parties. But inside Reform UK, the mood is upbeat. As one insider said of the prospect of a double byelection: “Bring it on.” This is not just braggadocio. Farage is an enthusia

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s byelection announcement – cartoon

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he says that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. Plus Pippa and Kiran discuss the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock re

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

Labour donor offers to fund Count Binface's by-election against Nigel Farage

A Labour donor has made the offer to the joke candidate who is the Reform UK leader's main rival in the contest

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

POLL: Should Tories and Labour stand against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election?

Have your say in our online poll on whether the Conservatives and Labour should run in the Clacton by-election

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Fraudster Cottrell was introduced as Farage’s chief of staff, says ex-Reform candidate

Exclusive: Questions grow over close ally’s role in 2024 election in which he held no official position UK politics live – latest updates Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again? George Cottrell was routinely introduced as Nigel Farage’s chief of staff before the 2024 election despite denials that he had any official role, according to a Reform candidate who stood aside for the party leader. Others who have been closely involved in the party have also claimed Cottrell arranged fo

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The Guardian Politics9 Jul 2026

Five pressing questions for Reform UK about its finances

Questions swirl about origins of gifts, loans and donations as even party supporters wonder if it can weather the storm UK politics live – latest updates Why is Farage quitting as an MP, only to stand again? Scrutiny is mounting on Reform UK’s finances. On Tuesday, amid an investigation by parliamentary standards into an undisclosed £5m gift, Nigel Farage announced he would resign and trigger a byelection in his constituency of Clacton-on-Sea. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics9 Jul 2026

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed

Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.

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Express Politics9 Jul 2026

I asked Clacton voters about Nigel Farage's by-election - one thing surprised me

Exclusive: On a windswept Clacton seafront, opinion on Nigel Farage is as changeable as the Essex weather - and some former fans have had enough.

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