Reform UK secured a majority on the council in the 7 May 2026 local elections, winning 53 of 78 seats and ending 25 years of Conservative control. Peter Harris became leader, with Russell Quirk as deputy. The new administration published a formal “Reforming Essex” 100-day plan in early July, focusing on council reform, high-quality services, protecting communities, and economic potential. The Council claims and what the record shows Several items on the graphic align with pu

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has initiated discussions with the government of El Salvador about deporting every foreign national currently held in British prisons to serve their sentences in the Central American country’s facilities, according to an exclusive report. A Reform UK delegation, led by party chairman Lee Anderson, is scheduled to travel to El Salvador in the coming months to advance the negotiations. The talks centre on renting prison capacity so that foreign off

Voters in the Clacton constituency head to the polls on Thursday 13 August 2026 in a highly unusual parliamentary by-election. The contest was triggered by the resignation of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as the local MP earlier in July. Farage stepped down amid parliamentary scrutiny of his finances but is standing again to seek a fresh mandate from constituents. What makes this race stand out is the sheer number of candidates. Tendring District Council confirmed a record-br

On 7 August 2026, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing Vicki Evans issued a statement confirming the development as part of the ongoing investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. In April 2025, the Metropolitan Police received a report of an attempted burglary at an address in the Greater London area. Enquiries were handled by the Met, supported by Counter Terrorism Policing London. No arrests were made, and the case was closed pending f

Leicestershire County Council, currently under a Reform UK minority administration, has commissioned Progressive Masculinity Ltd to deliver workshops and training aimed at secondary school pupils and staff across the county. The contract is valued at £124,300 and runs from September 2025 to the end of December 2026. The programme involves creating what the company describes as “safe, non-judgmental spaces” for boys and young men to explore masculinity. According to Progressiv

In a 12-minute video released on Sunday morning, 2 August 2026, Rupert Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP and leader of Restore Britain, made a public offer to Nigel Farage and Reform UK to set aside personal differences and explore cooperation. Lowe framed the move as a pragmatic response to recent electoral evidence. “The Greater Manchester result showed what Restore Britain can deliver,” he said. “The next step is how we maximise the chances of delivering the change Britain needs

A social media influencer has sparked widespread condemnation after posting a video in which he and his friends joked about the recent killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe while standing next to a controversial art installation. Danny Karne, who goes by the name Danny Lambo and describes himself as a playboy millionaire and entrepreneur with nearly 100,000 Instagram followers, filmed the clip during an arts festival at Eastwell Manor hotel in Kent. In the now-deleted video, ca

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has disclosed that he currently smokes approximately 20 cigarettes a day, describing the figure as a reduction from his previous levels. In comments reported from an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Farage said: “I smoke far fewer than I used to. You’re probably in the ballpark [with 20 a day].” He also noted that he carries a portable ashtray in his pocket. The admission fits a long-established public image. Farage is regularly photographed w

The Reform UK leader made the disclosure while campaigning in the Clacton by-election, which he triggered after resigning as MP amid scrutiny of his finances. He described the timing as “spooky,” noting that Widdecombe was killed while actively defending him. The surgery revelation Farage told The Spectator and The Sun that he went “under the knife” for a routine abdominal procedure under general anaesthetic the day before Widdecombe’s death. He did not disclose the specific

George Finch, 19, vindicated after accusations over handling of Progress Pride flag request at Shire Hall In a significant ruling for local democracy and accountability, Reform UK councillor George Finch — the United Kingdom’s youngest-ever council leader — has been cleared of misconduct allegations linked to his 2025 request to remove a Progress Pride flag from Warwickshire County Council’s headquarters. The decision, highlighted in breaking reports today, centres on claims

An embarrassing morning for Good Morning Britain after Reform’s Robert Jenrick called his interview with Ed Balls and Susanna Reid a “waste of time.” His mic was still on after the interview ended. Jenrick was invited on mostly to talk about the video of Streeting and Mahmood by Guido Fawkes, which they reported on it yesterday. Instead he received hostile questioning about the Tories’ record on prisons. The presenters reacted to his hot mic remark: “Oh dear, I think it wasn

George Cottrell has written to the NCA: “Dear Mr Biggar, I am concerned that there may have been an unauthorised disclosure of information derived from Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), or other confidential financial intelligence held by the National Crime Agency or shared within the UK anti-money laundering regime. As a long-standing member of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), and as the

In a sign of growing fragmentation within Britain’s populist right, Rupert Lowe’s newly formed Restore Britain party has successfully lured multiple councillors away from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Since launching as a registered political party in February 2026, Restore Britain has attracted at least a dozen defectors, many of them former Reform representatives, raising questions about stability, loyalty, and the long-term viability of the broader anti-establishment movement.

Ann Noreen Widdecombe, the outspoken British politician, author, and television personality, died aged 78 in July 2026 at her home in Haytor Vale on Dartmoor, Devon. Her death, which police are treating as murder, marked the end of a remarkable public life defined by strong Christian principles, traditional conservative values, and a willingness to embrace the spotlight long after leaving Parliament. Early Life and Education of Ann Widdecombe Born on 4 October 1947 in Bath, S

In one of the most bizarre twists in recent British politics, Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, triggering a by-election he plans to contest on or around 6 August 2026. Farage framed the snap poll as a "people versus the establishment" showdown amid scrutiny over his finances, including an undeclared £5 million gift and other perks. But the gambit has backfired spectacularly. Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and other major parties have

An opinion poll run buy us on X by has gone viral, directly asking followers: “Who’s more determined to vote for Nigel Farage/Reform now Mainstream Media have turned up to his address where his daughter was allegedly ‘harassed’?”Posted on July 7, 2026, the message frames recent media activity at a property linked to Farage as potential backlash fuel for his party. It taps into a heated narrative that intrusive journalism could solidify voter loyalty among those already sympat

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through British politics, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as leader of Reform UK, citing the need to address ongoing scrutiny over undeclared donations and gifts while stepping back from frontline public life. The announcement came following Farage's scheduled statement at 2pm today on his "future in public life," amid intense media and regulatory pressure. Sources close to the Reform UK leader indicated he plan

Clacton MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he will make a formal statement on his future in public life at 2pm today, triggering widespread speculation across British politics. The announcement comes as Farage faces significant scrutiny over a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Parliamentary standards watchdogs are investigating whether the donation was properly declared before the last general election. Farage has also faced

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