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Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'

The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP.

‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell

Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudster UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences” in an outburst triggered by questions over fresh revelations about his finances. The Reform UK leader has faced renewed scrutiny after the Sunday Times revealed he had received funding from his longtime ally, the convicted fraudster George Cottrell. Continue reading...

YOUGOV: Reform and Tories Rise by a Point

The latest YouGov poll has Reform leading on 25%, up one point from the last. Also the highest figure recorded for the Tories since last April… Reform UK: 25% (+1 from 28-29 June) Conservatives: 21% (+1) Labour: 20% (=) Greens: 13% (=) Lib Dems: 12% (-1) Restore Britain: 3% (=) SNP: 3% (=) PC: 2%…

Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live

Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne Good morning. One of the reasons why Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, is relatively popular is because he presents as genial and good-natured. A rather different Farage was on display last night, after he angrily berated a Sky News cameraman who doorstepped him as he arrived back in the UK off a flight from the US. Farage also accused Sky News of harassing

Farage Accuses Sky News of Lying About ‘Hounding’ His Family

Nigel Farage has accused Sky News of lying when it said it had not contacted the Reform leader’s family about recent news stories. This is hotting up… A Sky News reporter chased Farage down to ask him about the Sunday Times story into his donors and he reacted furiously, saying: “You tell your bosses, you…

I’m a Tory councillor - here’s why I’d never consider joining Nigel Farage and Reform UK

OPINION - MIEKA SMILES: Express columnist and Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles tackles the question she's often asked about Reform UK.

UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says

Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham One of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child custody scandals was collectively ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England, a government minister has said. The sentencing and youth justice minister, Jake Richards, has announced he is implementing a number of recommendations to prevent abuse such as that which took place between 1961 and 1987

Nigel Farage erupts at Sky News reporter in fiery airport clash - 'Go away!'

Fraudster George Cottrell seen at numerous Reform events despite ‘no formal role’ in party

Nigel Farage urged to clarify ‘dependence’ on Cottrell, who also joined Reform leader in Abu Dhabi in December Nigel Farage has been accompanied by his friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, to numerous Reform events and fundraisers and a trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the claim that he has no official role in the party. Labour has called on Farage to clarify his “personal and financial dependence” on Cottrell, who also has been supporting his lifestyle through accommodation

Kemi Badenoch just dropped major prediction about Nigel Farage’s future amid controversy

Kemi Badenoch has said she would be "surprised if this was the end" of Nigel Farage following a spate of controveries.

The Guardian view on apprenticeships: young people need help getting started at work | Editorial

Existing staff are taking too much of a fund intended for new recruits. Ministers must take charge of redirecting it For the roughly 64% of young people who do not go to university, apprenticeships are vital gateways to the world of work. The way that funding has flowed away from them and towards older workers in recent years was flagged as a problem in the interim report from Alan Milburn’s review on young people and work in May. Mr Milburn’s recommendations are still some months off. Apprentic