On Thursday, June 18, 2026, voters across parts of the UK went to the polls for three high-profile parliamentary by-elections and a series of council by-elections. Results, declared overnight and into Friday, June 19, highlighted shifting political dynamics, with Labour holding firm in a key English seat, the Conservatives scoring a notable gain in Scotland, and Reform UK continuing to make waves. Parliamentary By-Elections: The Main Event Three Westminster by-elections took

On Thursday, 18 June 2026, voters in parts of the UK head to the polls for a significant set of by-elections: 18 council seats and 3 Westminster parliamentary constituencies. This round offers a fresh snapshot of the post-2024 political landscape, where Labour grapples with governing challenges, the Conservatives seek recovery, the Liberal Democrats maintain their niche, and right-wing forces like Reform UK and the newer Restore Britain vie for attention. The volume stands ou

Rupert Lowe leader of Restore Britain In the chaotic world of British right-wing politics, where egos clash as fiercely as policy debates, a fresh drama is unfolding that could tear apart one of the newest challengers to the status quo. Restore Britain, the party founded by independent MP Rupert Lowe after his acrimonious split from Reform UK, is facing immediate internal fractures following moves by leader of far right party Ben Habib to align with — and effectively merge el

Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain A 47-second video exposes Restore Britain Points of the video shows: A young man in street interviews (e.g., near a McDonald's, holding a drink and recognizing Rupert Lowe) identified as Ewan McDonnell, whose modeling profile from an agency (AS Models) appears prominently. It lists his height, measurements, and portfolio shots. youtube.com Other footage includes street-style vox pops, campaign scenes, and individuals with acting/modelin

Rupert Lowe MP for Great Yarmouth and leader of Restore Britain

Image of Nigel Farage Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage released an emotional and hard-hitting "Address to the Nation" this morning, responding to the shocking murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and the widely criticised response by Hampshire Police. In a video streamed on the Reform UK YouTube channel, Farage described the killing as a moment for Britain to take a "long, hard look at ourselves as a country and what we've become." The Tragedy Henry Nowark, a

Thomas Mallon councillor who was abused Swanscombe, Kent – A Reform UK county councillor has spoken out about a doorstep assault during a 2024 by-election campaign that left him with lasting sciatic nerve damage, bedbound for two weeks, and reliant on a walking stick. Thomas Mallon, 49, a Glasgow-born councillor representing the Swanscombe and Greenhithe division on Kent County Council, was canvassing with his wife Melinda on October 26, 2024, when the incident occurred. The

Zia Yusuf has sent a strong message about one of the worst failures in British history. He says the grooming gangs scandal is the greatest state failure Britain has ever seen. Public bodies and politicians helped, or failed to stop, the mass rape and sexual exploitation of thousands of children. What Happened For many years, gangs – mostly men of Pakistani heritage – targeted young girls. The victims were mainly white working-class girls. Instead of protecting the children, m

In the rapidly unfolding drama of the Labour Party's leadership crisis, allies of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are already mapping out key posts in a potential future government — with former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh emerging as the surprise favourite for Chancellor of the Exchequer. According to reports, senior figures backing Burnham's expected challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer have urged the mayor to appoint Haigh to the top Treasury job, describing

When a loved one faces a serious illness like cancer, the last thing a family should worry about is financial survival. Yet for many in the UK, the reality is harsh. One man’s battle with throat cancer highlights deep cracks in the support system designed to catch people in their most vulnerable moments. A Devastating Diagnosis and the Fight for Support A father underwent major surgery to remove a cancerous lump in his throat. Recovery is tough — involving pain, potential spe

What happened? Local elections took place across England on 7 May 2026. Reform UK had a very big success. They won many more council seats than before. The main numbers • Reform UK won about 1,453 council seats. This is an increase of roughly 1,452 seats. • They gained control of 14 councils. • Reform did well in many places that used to strongly support Labour or the Conservatives. Where did Reform do well? Reform made strong gains in: • North East England – places like

Who is Rupert Lowe? Rupert Lowe is a British businessman, farmer and politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Yarmouth since July 2024. He first won the seat for Reform UK but later left the party and now leads his own group called Restore Britain. Before politics, he was well known as chairman of Southampton Football Club. What are the claims? Some people have asked questions about whether Rupert Lowe received gifts or support from two Conservative pee

A dramatic new opinion poll has revealed just how fiercely contested the upcoming Makerfield by-election will be. Released on 23 May 2026, the first constituency poll of the campaign puts Labour candidate Andy Burnham at 43% and Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon at 40% — a razor-thin lead that falls well within the margin of error. The Survation poll, conducted for The Times & Sunday Times between 18–22 May with a sample of 369 respondents, shows the following voting intentions: • A

In the upcoming Makerfield by-election, Restore Britain is positioning itself as a fresh alternative. However, a cold look at the numbers shows the party faces an almost impossible uphill battle to actually win the seat. The Threshold for Victory To defeat the Labour candidate (widely reported as the frontrunner Burnham), a party will likely need to secure around 40% of the vote in what is expected to be a multi-party contest. This is a high bar in a fragmented field. The May

In the high-stakes Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, Labour held onto the Greater Manchester seat despite significant challenges from Reform UK. Many analysts point to Restore Britain, the new right-wing party led by Rupert Lowe, as a key factor that inadvertently helped Labour’s candidate, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, secure the win. Background: A Safe Labour Seat Turns Competitive Makerfield has long been a Labour stronghold. In the 2024 general election, La

The Conservative Party is in trouble. Many people say it is dying. Their plan is not to fight Reform UK head-on at the ballot box. Instead, they are quietly building something else on the right. This new thing takes votes from Reform – without the Tories having to compete directly against them. What is this “lifeboat”? It has a clear name: Restore Britain. It has a leader: Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth. It has money – £2.6 million in the bank. The big question is: Wh

Labour MP Neil Coyle, representing Bermondsey and Old Southwark, had the party whip restored on 24 May 2023 after a period of suspension linked to two incidents of inappropriate conduct involving alcohol in Parliament. Background and Incidents Coyle faced complaints following events in the House of Commons’ Strangers’ Bar in late 2021 and early 2022. A parliamentary investigation by the Independent Expert Panel examined two separate cases under the Commons’ bullying and haras

Robert Francis Kenyon is a British local councillor, former soldier, and Reform UK politician representing the Winstanley ward on Wigan Council. He gained attention in May 2025 after his election as one of Reform UK’s 24 councillors in the local elections, positioning him as a symbol of the party’s push into traditional Labour heartlands in northern England. @keyworkerman Background and Early Life Born and raised in Wigan, Kenyon comes from a staunchly Labour-supporting famil

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has had a legal challenge against the parliamentary watchdog thrown out by a High Court judge. The Great Yarmouth MP, whose legal representative warned in February that the adjudicative process has the "potential to end [Mr Lowe's] career", took legal action against the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. The action came after the watchdog investigated a complaint made by a third party, who cannot be identified, in January 2025. Mr

On 15 May 2026, the High Court ruled that independent MP Rupert Lowe’s (Restore Britain / Great Yarmouth) judicial review challenge against the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) is barred by parliamentary privilege and therefore not justiciable by the courts. Background The ICGS — established by resolutions of the House of Commons — investigates complaints of bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct against MPs. A third party (identity protected) made a co