Ex-Chancellor Zahawi joins Reform UK, backs Farage for PM
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, warning Britain is 'broken' under Labour and endorsing Nigel Farage as the nation's only hope. Read his stark assessment.
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Zahawi defects to Reform UK, bringing Downing Street experience
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK. We analyse his tax scandal, political experience, and what his defection means for the Tories and the upcoming elections. Read the full story.
Zahawi defects to Nigel Farage's Reform party
Former Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform, marking a significant defection. We analyse the motives and the implications for UK politics.
Zahawi defects to Reform UK in major blow to Conservatives
Former Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has joined Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defection. The move highlights ongoing turmoil within the Tories and Reform's strategy of recruiting high-profile ex-MPs.
19 Tory Defectors Join Reform UK as 'Retirement Home'
Reform UK has been labelled a 'retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers' as 19 big-name Tories defect. Read the full list and analysis of the political shift.
19 Tory Defectors Join Reform: Full List of Switches
Reform UK has been labelled a 'retirement home for disgraced former Conservative ministers' as 19 high-profile Tories defect. See the full list and their controversies.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Zahawi joins Reform UK
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has crossed the floor to join Reform UK, declaring Britain needs Nigel Farage as prime minister. Read the full story on this major political defection.
Ex-Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has crossed the floor to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking the most significant defection to the party yet and deepening the crisis for Rishi Sunak's government.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Farage's Reform UK faces peak as polls slide in 2026
Analysis: Nigel Farage's Reform UK may have peaked, with polls sliding from 33% to 26%. Can the charismatic leader build a governing party or is it a classic one-man show?
Farage's Reform UK Peaks in Polls as Election Looms
As 2026 approaches, Nigel Farage's Reform UK faces a critical test. Despite early poll leads, the party's one-man show struggles with depth and discipline. Will voters choose charisma over a governing programme?
Reform UK's Key Policies: Tax, NHS, and Immigration Plans
An in-depth look at Reform UK's key pledges under Nigel Farage, including massive spending cuts, NHS reforms, and immigration changes, and their potential impact on Britain.
Far-Right 'Poison' Invades UK Workforces, Warns TUC Boss
TUC President Steve Gillan warns of dangerous far-right extremism spreading in UK workplaces. He vows to fight the hate and urges the government to tackle root causes like housing and jobs.
TUC Boss: Far-Right 'Poison' Invades UK Workplaces
TUC President Steve Gillan warns of dangerous far-right extremism spreading in UK schools, NHS and prisons. He vows to fight the hate and blames social media influencers and economic despair.
DNA reveals 15 ancestral links amid rising UK racism
As racist rhetoric escalates in UK politics, a personal DNA test showing links to 15 countries challenges narrow views of belonging. Explore the impact on minorities and the rise of hard-right narratives.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Reform Leader's New Year Speech Slams UK Gloom, Promises Change
Reform UK leader targets economic woes and 'fanatical' net zero in Greenwich speech, pledging to make Britain a crypto hub and restore national pride ahead of crucial 2026 elections.
2025 UK Politics Review: Starmer, Trump & Reform
A tumultuous year in UK politics saw Keir Starmer's unlikely bond with Donald Trump, a surging Reform UK, and a Budget bombshell. Explore the key events that defined 2025.
Labour Could Deny Millions Vote by Cancelling Elections
A polling expert warns Labour may delay local elections fearing a wipeout, with Reform UK poised to gain. Millions in Essex, Hampshire, and elsewhere could be affected. Read the full analysis.
Union boss warns Starmer over Farage appeal in cost-of-living crisis
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns Keir Starmer that trade union members are turning to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, as new polling reveals one in five adults skip meals due to financial strain. Read the full analysis.
TUC warns Labour must fix cost of living to see off Farage
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns Keir Starmer that voters must feel better off by 2026 or risk losing ground to Nigel Farage's Reform. Polling shows cost of living is the top public priority.
Child Poverty Rises as Jobless Households Hit 11-Year High
Official figures reveal 1.52 million children now live in workless households, the highest level in 11 years. The Conservatives blame Labour's policies for the rise. Read the full analysis.
Lord True Calls for Reform UK Voice in House of Lords
Senior Conservative Lord True urges PM Keir Starmer to give Reform UK seats in the Lords, arguing their Commons success demands representation. Read the full story.
Tory Peer: Reform UK Deserves Voice in House of Lords
A senior Conservative peer has called on PM Keir Starmer to give Reform UK representation in the House of Lords, arguing their Commons seats warrant a say. Read the latest on the constitutional debate.
Starmer's rightward shift 'utterly doomed', union warns
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been warned his attempt to shift right on immigration to counter Reform UK is a failed strategy that risks alienating core voters and harming the NHS. Read the full analysis.
Farage's £400k Gold Pension Job Sparks Criticism
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over his £400,000-a-year role promoting gold for pensions. Experts warn the investment is 'niche' and not for most people. Read the full investigation.
Reform UK Polls 30% as Farage Faces Scrutiny
Reform UK surges to 30% in polls, but faces union warnings over job losses and internal scandals. Nigel Farage denies racism allegations as Labour plans 2026 policy rollout.
Reform UK's poll lead halves as support 'in decline'
New YouGov data shows Nigel Farage's Reform UK lead over Labour has dropped from 10 to 5 points. Polling experts suggest the party's support may have peaked. Read the full analysis.
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