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Polanski said the defection showed “momentum is building”
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Polanski said the defection showed “momentum is building”
The controversy stems from a Panorama episode aired last October - just days before Trump’s re-election campaign - which was accused of splicing two different sections of his January 6 speech to create a misleading impression.
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The controversy stems from a Panorama episode aired last October - just days before Trump’s re-election campaign - which was accused of splicing two different sections of his January 6 speech to create a misleading impression.
That’s proper, proper fighting talk from Zack Polanski.
November 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
That’s proper, proper fighting talk from Zack Polanski.
A billion-pound Covid winner you’ve probably never heard of - and the Tory links raising new questions.
November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A billion-pound Covid winner you’ve probably never heard of - and the Tory links raising new questions.
Around 16% of the Reform councillors who were elected in Kent earlier this year no longer represent the party.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Around 16% of the Reform councillors who were elected in Kent earlier this year no longer represent the party.
The jury at Liverpool Crown Court concluded Barton had “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” with the posts.
November 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The jury at Liverpool Crown Court concluded Barton had “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” with the posts.
Significant numbers of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters said they would even be willing to vote Tory to block Reform.
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Significant numbers of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters said they would even be willing to vote Tory to block Reform.
'This is a whole new low'
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
'This is a whole new low'
It comes at the end of a week in which Ms Reeves reportedly told the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that she intends to increase income tax in the budget, which will be unveiled on 26 November.
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It comes at the end of a week in which Ms Reeves reportedly told the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that she intends to increase income tax in the budget, which will be unveiled on 26 November.
It comes amid despair about the party’s poll ratings and discontent that the government may break Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax.
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
It comes amid despair about the party’s poll ratings and discontent that the government may break Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax.
In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills.
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In a letter to the chancellor, more than 60 groups and companies urged Reeves not to take such a damaging “short-term fix” to slash funding for more energy-efficient homes to pay for a reduction in energy bills.
Boris Johnson and figures linked to him are engaging in an effort to undermine the BBC’s leadership, insiders fear, after the leaking of a memo criticising its reporting of Donald Trump, trans rights and Gaza.
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Boris Johnson and figures linked to him are engaging in an effort to undermine the BBC’s leadership, insiders fear, after the leaking of a memo criticising its reporting of Donald Trump, trans rights and Gaza.
“My criticism of them, much like with Reform, is that they’re offering simple solutions to complex problems and that’s failing people. They’re a bit like the populist left version of the populist right."
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
“My criticism of them, much like with Reform, is that they’re offering simple solutions to complex problems and that’s failing people. They’re a bit like the populist left version of the populist right."
The prime minister returned from Brazil to a government engulfed by controversy.
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The prime minister returned from Brazil to a government engulfed by controversy.
Karoline Leavitt accused the broadcaster of "blatant propaganda and lies" about the US president.
November 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Karoline Leavitt accused the broadcaster of "blatant propaganda and lies" about the US president.
The Good Law Project’s initial complaint related to potential political bias as well as perceptions of a potential lack of transparency around funding.
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Good Law Project’s initial complaint related to potential political bias as well as perceptions of a potential lack of transparency around funding.
Powell has also repeated her call for the two-child limit to be lifted “in full”
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Powell has also repeated her call for the two-child limit to be lifted “in full”
The prime minister also had to reprimand Lisa Nandy amid a donations row – and came under pressure from Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell over the upcoming Budget.
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The prime minister also had to reprimand Lisa Nandy amid a donations row – and came under pressure from Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell over the upcoming Budget.
“Greens are now in second place and climbing. We are now the real opposition in British politics.
The only party able to hold this failing Labour government to account while also taking the fight to Reform. This isn’t a protest vote; it’s a movement. And we’re only just getting started.”
The only party able to hold this failing Labour government to account while also taking the fight to Reform. This isn’t a protest vote; it’s a movement. And we’re only just getting started.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Greens are now in second place and climbing. We are now the real opposition in British politics.
The only party able to hold this failing Labour government to account while also taking the fight to Reform. This isn’t a protest vote; it’s a movement. And we’re only just getting started.”
The only party able to hold this failing Labour government to account while also taking the fight to Reform. This isn’t a protest vote; it’s a movement. And we’re only just getting started.”
Several members of the party in Kent were suspended after footage of the meeting was leaked last month, in which council leader Linden Kemkaran could be seen berating backbench councillors when they questioned her.
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Several members of the party in Kent were suspended after footage of the meeting was leaked last month, in which council leader Linden Kemkaran could be seen berating backbench councillors when they questioned her.
The verdict comes after a ten-year probe into Brussels-based networks linked to Farage.
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The verdict comes after a ten-year probe into Brussels-based networks linked to Farage.
Questions have also been raised about a conflict of interest, as Reform’s adult social care cabinet member owns a private care company.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Questions have also been raised about a conflict of interest, as Reform’s adult social care cabinet member owns a private care company.
“Instead of offering real solutions, Reform is promising to rig the tax system further for a small minority of the country.”
November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“Instead of offering real solutions, Reform is promising to rig the tax system further for a small minority of the country.”
Appearing before the Treasury Committee yesterday, Osborne defended the cap on the grounds that it would encourage parents to discuss if they can afford more kids.
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Appearing before the Treasury Committee yesterday, Osborne defended the cap on the grounds that it would encourage parents to discuss if they can afford more kids.
So much for being a party of power, Reform UK are showing once again why they just can’t be trusted.
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
So much for being a party of power, Reform UK are showing once again why they just can’t be trusted.