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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Tories suspend leader at Worcestershire council after he made deal to oust Reform

Adam Kent suspended after Tory councillors joined forces with Greens and Lib Dems to end Reform’s minority control The Conservatives have suspended the party’s leader at Worcestershire county council after he made a deal with the Greens and Liberal Democrats to oust Reform. Reform UK gained control of the council a year ago but its tenure has been marked by a series of controversies and political infighting. This included a bitter leadership battle in which the now former Reform councillor Jo Mo

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations A political declaration aimed at clarifying key aspects of the European convention on human rights was published on Friday, agreed by all 46 member states of the Council of Europe. Critics fear that it will weaken human rights protections for migrants. The ECHR system has become a political battleground, with both the Conservatives and Reform UK pledging to leave the convention if

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Greens suggest they will properly contest byelection in blow for Burnham

Statement follows speculation party would not field candidate in Makerfield or barely fight seat UK politics live – latest updates The Greens are going to campaign for the upcoming Makerfield byelection, complicating Andy Burnham’s potential route back to parliament against what is expected to be a strong Reform UK challenge. A statement from the Greens said candidate selection was in process, and that the party had learned from its win in another Greater Manchester seat in February, when the

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The Guardian Politics15 May 2026

Christopher Harborne, tycoon who gave £5m to Farage, enters UK rich list at No 6

Crypto billionaire goes straight into top 10 on Sunday Times list, with Noel and Liam Gallagher among other first-timers Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Christopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire who controversially gifted Nigel Farage £5m, has been named in the list of the UK’s wealthiest people for the first time. Other first-timers include Noel and Liam Gallagher and Emily Eavis, the daughter ofte Glastonbury festival founder, Michael Eavis, according to

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Farage bets on Reform election victory within 12 months: 'this mob won't last three years'

Nigel Farage has predicted a Reform UK election victory within 12 months, warning that a coming economic crash will sweep Labour from power.

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Express Politics15 May 2026

Elon Musk turns on Reform leader in furious three-word bust-up

Elon Musk has accused Nigel Farage of lying after the Reform UK leader claimed he rejected the billionaire's cash.

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BBC Politics15 May 2026

Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains

The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.

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Express Politics14 May 2026

Reform UK demand general election NOW as Wes Streeting quits and Andy Burnham plots return

Reform MP Danny Kruger has demanded a general election as Wes Streeting resigned and Andy Burnham announced plans to return to parliament via a by-election.

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BBC Politics14 May 2026

Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".

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