Reform
Coverage of Reform in the Nexus archive.
- Feuding Reform fuels Tory party’s faith in a comeback
Feuding reform is fueling the Tory party’s faith in a comeback. However, the suspension of influential Conservative defector Tim Montgomerie is curbing momentum and reducing the prospect of forming a pact with rivals.
- Farage’s biggest threat is a divided right
Farage’s biggest threat is identified as a divided right. Even if Reform wins in Clacton, the party still faces significant effort to become UK's only alternative to Labour.
- The one climate issue uniting Greens and Reform in Kent
A single climate issue is uniting the Greens and Reform parties in Kent. Separately, insurgent parties of left and right have found common cause regarding a major solar farm scheme. However, the UK government ultimately retains the final say on this matter.
- Reform pledges new 'Deliveroo Law' that would imprison bosses using illegal migrants and announces plans to set up a 'Turkish Barbers tip line' for Brits to report suspicious high street shops
Reform pledges a new 'Deliveroo Law' to imprison bosses using illegal migrants and introduces a 'Turkish Barbers tip line' for reporting suspicious high street shops.
- 'This is basically a crib-sheet on how to cross the English Channel safely': Lee Anderson leads Reform's second day on tour of migrant beaches in France... and he's not happy
Lee Anderson leads Reform's tour of migrant beaches in France, expressing dissatisfaction and criticizing the situation as a guide for safe English Channel crossings.
- Reform repaid Tice loan on same day £1mn donated by mother of Farage aide Cottrell
Reform repaid a loan from Tice on the same day £1 million was donated by the mother of Farage aide Cottrell. The transactions have drawn criticism over the party's financial transparency.
- Reform MP sparks furious row with World War Two jibe at France after Paris rejects party's small boats plan
A Reform MP caused a heated controversy by making a World War Two-related comment towards France. This occurred after France rejected the party's proposed small boats plan.
- Reform and Restore at odds over a deal: Parties' leaders swap insults as Farage says he won't agree to call to ditch Tory defectors
Reform and Restore parties are in conflict over a deal, with leaders exchanging insults. Farage refuses to agree to a proposal to abandon Tory defectors.
- Richard Tice being probed by Parliament's standards watchdog over 'failure to declare an interest' - as Reform's deputy leader blames 'anti-Israel lobby group'
Richard Tice is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog for failing to declare an interest. Reform's deputy leader attributes the probe to an 'anti-Israel lobby group'.
- Farage claims Reform would stop small boats crisis 'in a fortnight' as he unveils 'Operation Fortress' plan to use the Royal Navy to return Channel migrants to France
Farage's Reform party proposes using the Royal Navy to return Channel migrants to France under 'Operation Fortress', claiming it would resolve the small boats crisis within two weeks.
- Reform’s Richard Tice probed over alleged failure to declare an interest
The UK’s parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating Reform’s Richard Tice, the party’s deputy leader, over alleged failure to declare an interest.
- Restore leader offers Reform pact to unite 'the patriotic Right': But only if they ban burka, hold referendum on death penalty and sideline Tory defectors
A leader from the political group 'Restore' has proposed a pact with 'Reform' to unite the 'patriotic Right'. The proposal includes banning the burka, holding a referendum on the death penalty, and sidelining Tory defectors.
- Ukraine needs the EU to force it to reform
Ukraine requires the European Union to compel it to implement reforms, as its government is avoiding the necessary efforts for EU membership.
- Nigel Farage 'had deal in place to return as Reform leader months before general election'
Nigel Farage had a deal in place to return as Reform leader months before the general election. The agreement was reportedly arranged prior to the election period.
- Another poll shows a Burnham bounce with Labour leapfrogging Reform - as ministers try to play down snap election rumours
A poll indicates a Burnham bounce with Labour surpassing Reform. Ministers are attempting to dismiss rumors about a snap election.
- DAN HODGES: Nigel Farage's poll ratings are in freefall - and for the first time, it's led Reform chiefs to think the unthinkable...
Nigel Farage's poll ratings are declining sharply, leading Reform leaders to consider unprecedented actions for the first time. The article highlights a significant drop in his public support, prompting unexpected reflections within the Reform party.
- Germany weighs the future of minijobs
Germany's minijob system allows workers to avoid income tax and social security contributions, but a potential reform may eliminate this benefit. The reform is being considered to address the system's advantages for certain groups.
- Labour beats Reform to win Greater Manchester mayoral contest as council leader replaces Andy Burnham
Labour won the Greater Manchester mayoral contest against Reform. The council leader has replaced Andy Burnham.
- Reform's Robert Jenrick rages at 'two-tier policing' as no further action is taken over Nigel Farage 'guillotine' T-shirt row
Robert Jenrick from Reform expressed anger over 'two-tier policing' and criticized the lack of further action regarding Nigel Farage's 'guillotine' T-shirt controversy. The article highlights tensions between Reform and existing policing standards.
- Reform demands Burnham rule out £18bn 'death tax' to pay for social care and accuses PM of 'insult'
Reform demands Burnham rule out a £18bn 'death tax' to fund social care and accuses the Prime Minister of an insult.
- Did crypto gambler Posh George give his mother £2million for Reform?
Posh George allegedly gave his mother £2 million for Reform. The article title suggests a financial transaction involving a crypto figure and a political entity.
- DAN HODGES: The young women helping Burnham to win the Tiktok battle with Reform
Dan Hodges highlights the role of young women in aiding Burnham's success in a TikTok battle against Reform. The article focuses on their strategic contributions to this digital campaign.
- Greens and Reform take a hit from the Burnham bounce
The Burnham bounce has led to a hit on the Greens and Reform, with Labour’s recovery appearing to come at the expense of Zack Polanski’s party.
- AIA chief Eric Fanning on the budget and the health of America’s defense industry
AIA chief Eric Fanning discussed the health of America’s defense industry, the budget, foreign military sales, and potential reforms.
- Reform's bank account was frozen during election over 'illegal donations'
Reform's bank account was frozen during an election. The freeze was reportedly due to alleged illegal donations.
- Reform MP Robert Jenrick brands GMB interview 'a waste of time' in awkward hot mic moment after being grilled by Susanna Reid
Reform MP Robert Jenrick criticized a GMB interview as a waste of time during an awkward hot mic moment after being questioned by Susanna Reid. Jenrick's remarks followed an interview session with the presenter.
- Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Farage faces a crisis following revelations of significant cryptocurrency donations, raising concerns about donor influence in UK politics. The situation highlights broader questions regarding the impact of cryptocurrency on political funding and transparency.
- Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
Ed Miliband, as energy secretary, faces opposition from Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry, and some Labour members due to his net zero agenda. He is portrayed as a consistent and optimistic figure driving decarbonisation of the UK's power sector by 2030.
- What challenges await the UK's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham?
The UK will appoint Andy Burnham as prime minister on July 20. He faces economic challenges, high government borrowing costs, and irregular migrant arrivals in small boats. Burnham has pledged to address homelessness by expanding public housing and increasing social care funding.
- Burnham vows to 'eradicate' hard Right saying Labour will not 'try to out-Reform Reform' under his leadership in plea for party unity
Burnham vows to eliminate the hard Right, stating Labour will not attempt to out-Reform Reform under his leadership, and calls for party unity.
- Labour on course to keep control of Greater Manchester with comfortable poll lead over Reform in mayoral election to replace Burnham
Labour is projected to retain control of Greater Manchester in the mayoral election, holding a significant lead over Reform. The election aims to replace Burnham, who is not seeking re-election.
- Veteran, wife found dead in their home in alleged double murder; suspect arrested
A man was arrested in Alabama after being linked to the alleged double murder of Justin and Lena Elrod, a veteran and his wife found dead in their home. The suspect, George Birmingham, was connected to the crime during a burglary and accused of using a metallic object and electric saw to kill the couple. Authorities are investigating the motive, noting Birmingham was an acquaintance of the Elrods.
- Veteran, wife found dead in their home in alleged double murder; suspect arrested
A veteran and his wife were found dead in their Alabama home in an alleged double murder, with the suspect, George Birmingham, arrested on multiple charges including murder. Authorities allege Birmingham used a metallic object and an electric saw to kill Justin and Lena Elrod, who were described as humble and respected members of their community.
- Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say
Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon. Counterterror police described the incident as a 'targeted attack'.
- Nigel Farage is 'not very good at being a politician', declares SARAH VINE, as she and PETER HITCHENS debate whether 'frazzled' Reform leader will survive donations row
Sarah Vine claims Nigel Farage is 'not very good at being a politician' during a debate with Peter Hitchens about whether the 'frazzled' Reform leader can survive a donations controversy.
- Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting
Robert Jenrick, Reform’s Treasury spokesperson, criticized the government for not providing Nigel Farage with an earlier security meeting, stating it occurred 'as a result' of Ann Widdecombe’s murder. Jenrick claimed ministers had delayed offering Farage the security 'that he needed' until after Widdecombe’s death.
- Labour on track to win Greater Manchester mayor battle as poll shows Reform shipping votes to hard-Right Restore
Labour is projected to win the Greater Manchester mayor election. A poll indicates Reform is losing votes to the hard-Right Restore.
- Labour's minister for women's safety apologises for accusing Farage and Reform of 'faux outrage' over Ann Widdecombe's 'murder'
Labour's minister for women's safety apologised for accusing Farage and Reform of 'faux outrage' over Ann Widdecombe's 'murder'.
- What does Starmer’s last week look like?
The political week is shaped by the murder of Reform politician Ann Widdecombe, reigniting debates over MPs' security and party donation safeguards. Sir Keir Starmer is in his final week as Prime Minister, while Andy Burnham faces a test from the Parliamentary Labour Party, and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood considers adjusting immigration reforms to address a Rochdale grooming gang case.
- Reform chiefs left 'paranoid' over scrutiny of party finances - with home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf 'holding meetings in the back of his car over bugging fears'
Reform chiefs are described as 'paranoid' due to scrutiny of party finances. Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf is reported to hold meetings in his car out of concerns about bugging.