The Guardian
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls a Somali-born British council leader not British; minister calls it racism, while a Reform colleague dubs Yusuf a 'genius' who should log off.
The Guardian
Farage decries a sting as a hoax while Reform's conference descends into chaos, proving that the only thing more flexible than his principles is his memory of Clacton.
The Guardian Europe
Farage's £5m man runs a global arms empire, and his political positions are starting to look suspiciously aligned.
BBC Politics
Reform's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord reveals he got prostate cancer on election day, had surgery, and is now 'clear' - and still eyeing the top job.
The Guardian
Reform's deputy leader suggests Brits should simply enjoy the heatwave and better wine, ignoring the small matter of thousands of deaths and a £4bn economic hit.
The Guardian Europe
Nigel Farage's byelection gamble to dodge scrutiny backfired as the standards watchdog reopened his financial inquiry, and rivals mocked his 'victory' over a man with a bin on his head.
BBC Politics
Nigel Farage wins a by-election he called himself, but the real battle over his finances and judgment is just getting started.
BBC Politics
Reform UK wants to rent prison cells in El Salvador and other countries to avoid early releases, promising savings and full sentences - just don't ask about the cages.
BBC Politics
Kemi Badenoch writes a letter to Clacton promising a 'serious' Tory candidate - but only after Nigel Farage's self-serving by-election circus winds down.
The Guardian Europe
A former Tory chief whip sees Kemi Badenoch overtaking Nigel Farage in the betting odds, and thinks she might just be the one to save the Conservatives from themselves.
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham's lifelong quest to be liked collides with his transformative ambitions - can the new PM charm his way through a divided nation?
The Guardian Europe
Green Party leader Zack Polanski's social media mishap has sparked internal calls for him to hand over the keys, as the party debates whether being 'terminally online' is a feature or a bug.
BBC Politics
Sadiq Khan joins 25 others in the House of Lords, because apparently the only way to fix an unelected chamber is to keep filling it.
The Guardian
Nigel Farage triggers a self-indulgent byelection to reclaim the narrative after a £5m crypto scandal - but with no opponents, he's just a man shouting alone in an empty room.
BBC Politics
Nigel Farage, facing an ethics inquiry over undeclared gifts, resigns as MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election he'll contest, framing it as 'people vs. establishment'.
The Guardian
Labour pens a strongly worded letter demanding Nigel Farage explain a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire, while he plans a luxury beachfront renovation. It's all very transparent.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham wants to be Labour leader, but first he needs to win a by-election - a minor detail he's hoping voters won't notice.
The Guardian
UK policing minister criticises anti-racism guidance that advises treating ethnic minorities differently, as far-right protests following a teen's murder spark debate over race-conscious policing.
The Guardian Europe
Reform UK's local election wins bring a wave of racist rhetoric, and ethnic minorities are left wondering if turquoise is the new black-and-blue.
BBC Politics
Reform UK loses control of Worcestershire County Council after a year of infighting, tax hikes, and near-bankruptcy - prompting Nigel Farage to wish they'd never bothered.
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