Restore Britain
Coverage of Restore Britain in the Nexus archive.
- Badenoch says Farage ‘cracking under pressure’ as he triggers by-election
Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch accused Nigel Farage of 'cracking under pressure' after he triggered a by-election in Clacton. Badenoch refused to confirm if the Tories would field a candidate, calling the move a 'gimmick' and a waste of taxpayer money.
- UK’s Farage’s gold deal tests his populist brand as Restore Britain rises
Farage's gold deal is testing his populist brand as Restore Britain, a far-right party, gains ground. Scrutiny of his outside earnings challenges his anti-establishment image.
- Grooming gangs report: How Rupert Lowe turned child abuse into anti-Muslim propaganda
A report by Rupert Lowe is criticized as anti-Muslim propaganda that uses child abuse cases to frame Muslims as a threat. The report, lacking legal authority, cites a self-published book and a lobbying organization, and employs the term 'grooming gangs' to fuel a moral panic. Journalist Andrew Norfolk expressed concerns about his past work being misused by far-right groups.
- Restore Britain descends into open civil war as members of the hard-right party blast Rupert Lowe for defending multiculturalism
Restore Britain, a hard-right party, is experiencing internal conflict as members criticize Rupert Lowe for supporting multiculturalism. The party is described as descending into open civil war over this issue.
- ‘King of the North’ Burnham notches decisive UK win, opening path to challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham secured a decisive 55% majority in the Makerfield UK special election, defeating Reform UK and returning to Parliament. His victory could enable a leadership challenge against Labour Party Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who faces growing unpopularity and calls for resignation.
- Burnham wins: Inside the Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election as the Labour MP, potentially paving the way for a Labour revival under his leadership. The article examines reactions from locals, Reform voters, and political analysts regarding his prospects as a future prime minister and the impact of insurgent parties on Labour's electoral chances.
- Join Andrew Pierce's debate: Do Reform and Restore Britain need to unite before the next General Election?
Andrew Pierce hosts a debate questioning whether Reform and Restore Britain should unite before the next General Election. The discussion focuses on potential political collaboration ahead of the election.
- Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield byelection with a large majority, defeating Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon by 9,231 votes and the hardline Restore Britain party. The result is seen as a step toward challenging Keir Starmer's leadership.
- Makerfield by-election: It’s the final campaign day — live updates
The Makerfield by-election, which could influence Britain’s next prime minister, sees Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, seeking an MP position to challenge Labour Party leadership. His main rival is Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, with political dynamics involving Restore Britain and Labour’s strategic concerns about Reform UK’s national ambitions.
- New UK party emerges as a threat to Farage. And, it’s even more far-right
A new political party called Restore Britain is challenging Nigel Farage’s Reform UK with a tougher anti-immigrant stance and support from Elon Musk. The party, led by Rupert Lowe, aims to impact a special election against the Labour Party.
- Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers
The Mail on Sunday targeted Restore Britain, a rightwing group critical of Reform UK's stance on migrant deportations, as UK papers navigate political divisions. Some traditionally Conservative-supporting publications are shifting focus to gauge reader alignment with rightwing factions.
- Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced a ban on foreign nationals in social housing and deportation if they cannot find private homes, ahead of the Makerfield byelection. Polls indicate Reform UK is losing support to Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe, as Labour holds a lead in Makerfield.
- Restore Britain could hand Andy Burnham Makerfield by-election victory but undecideds still key, new poll says
A new poll suggests Restore Britain could influence Andy Burnham's potential victory in the Makerfield by-election, though undecided voters remain critical to the outcome.
- Reform UK seeks to rebuild its ties with Maga
Reform UK aims to reestablish connections with MAGA. Nigel Farage's party faces potential displacement by the far-right group Restore Britain.
- Burnham’s premiership may not be all that different
The article discusses the potential transition of leadership within the UK Labour Party, with Andy Burnham emerging as a credible alternative to Keir Starmer. Internal pressure for Starmer to step down is growing, and a by-election in Makerfield on June 18 could catalyze a leadership change. Burnham's strategies, including proportional representation and cross-party alliances, are highlighted as factors in his potential rise.
- Lowe’s hard-right Restore Britain has a plan to hammer Farage nationwide
Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain aims to challenge Nigel Farage's Reform UK by running candidates in every parliamentary seat, potentially depriving Reform of 70 seats in the 2029 general election. The rivalry between Lowe and Farage, including criminal allegations and political fragmentation, is central to the upcoming Makerfield by-election.
- The Tories, Restore Britain and their ‘shared enemy’
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party leads the polls and is a target for both the Tories and Restore Britain. The article highlights the political dynamics between these groups.
- Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?
The UK's new far-right party, Restore Britain, has announced a manifesto pledging 'the most ambitious programme of mass deportations.' The article raises questions about whether this party poses a threat to Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
- BBC bias row erupts as Question Time Makerfield special no-platforms Restore Britain despite poll putting them in third and suggesting they will decide outcome of the by-election
The BBC faces criticism over its Question Time Makerfield special, which excluded Restore Britain despite recent polls showing the party in third place and potentially influencing the by-election's outcome.
- Should Labour heed Tony Blair?
The article discusses whether the Labour party should consider advice from Tony Blair. It also mentions Restore Britain's potential threat to Reform UK.
- ‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Reform UK and Restore Britain, two rightwing parties, clashed during the Makerfield byelection buildup, exchanging insults and competing for influence. The rivalry was fueled by Elon Musk's encouragement, with the parties targeting each other rather than focusing on the Labour candidate Andy Burnham.
- Nigel Farage loses viral touch to Musk-backed Rupert Lowe
Nigel Farage is losing his social media influence to Musk-backed Rupert Lowe as the far-right offshoot Restore Britain gains traction on platform X ahead of the Makerfield by-election.
- Top Tory says he wants the Right to Unite - but pact cannot include Restore Britain after damning extremism revelations
A top Tory seeks to form an alliance called 'Right to Unite,' but the pact cannot include 'Restore Britain' due to revelations about extremism. The decision follows damaging disclosures related to extremist activities.
- Farage is facing his own menace on the right
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces a challenge from the rising political party Restore Britain, which may compel him to alter his strategic approach. The emergence of Restore Britain signals growing competition on the right-wing political spectrum in the UK.
- Restore Britain reinstates sacked member who posed doing Nazi salute after furious backlash from hard-Right supporters
Restore Britain reinstated a member who posed with a Nazi salute after facing backlash from hard-Right supporters. The decision followed criticism from the party's base, highlighting internal tensions over controversial actions.
- Restore Britain faces 'anti-Semitism' outrage - but rivals to Reform insist they won't 'police their membership'
Restore Britain is facing allegations of anti-Semitism, sparking public outrage, while Reform UK, its rival party, refuses to 'police their membership' in response. The controversy highlights tensions over political accountability and internal party governance.
- Elon Musk retweet signals rightwing split that could help Andy Burnham in Makerfield
Elon Musk's retweet of a far-right party, Restore Britain, founded by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, may fragment right-wing support in the Makerfield byelection, potentially aiding Labour's Andy Burnham. Polls show Burnham slightly ahead of Reform's candidate, Robert Kenyon, as the right-wing split gains traction.
- Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts
Labour criticizes Reform UK's candidate vetting process after two candidates faced allegations of offensive or potentially racist social media posts. Additionally, Restore Britain, a party led by ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, accepted a donation from a donor who publicly endorsed 'another Hitler' on social media.