In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Nigel Farage has demanded police investigate Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner over her tax affairs, while his Reform UK party achieves a stunning breakthrough in the polls.
Farage's Tax Allegations
The former UKIP leader declared that authorities should "throw the book" at Ms Rayner if she is found to have avoided capital gains tax on the sale of her former council house. This intervention comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Rayner's living arrangements before she became an MP.
Polling Earthquake
In a devastating blow to Rishi Sunak's Conservatives, a new YouGov survey shows Reform UK has overtaken the Tories for the first time. The poll puts Labour at 19%, Reform UK at 18%, and the Conservatives trailing at 17% - marking a potential seismic shift in British politics.
Conservative Meltdown
The polling data reveals the depth of the crisis facing the Prime Minister, with Reform UK leader Richard Tice boasting about his party's surge. This development suggests Farage's political movement could significantly damage Tory prospects in the upcoming general election.
Rayner Under Pressure
Ms Rayner continues to face questions about whether she should have paid capital gains tax on the sale of her Stockport home in 2015. She has maintained she followed all rules and regulations, dismissing the allegations as a Conservative smear campaign.
The simultaneous convergence of these two political storms - Farage's tax demands and Reform UK's polling breakthrough - creates unprecedented pressure on both major parties as Britain approaches a crucial election period.
