Nigel Farage
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Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.
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Kemi Badenoch: I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
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Analysis: Tories upbeat with Kemi Badenoch popularity despite quiet conference
Kemi Badenoch is currently significantly more popular than her party.
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Who is standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
The contest in the north London constituency is a major test for both Zack Polanski and new Labour leader Andy Burnham
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UK poll tracker: Labour lead over Reform widens
One poll has put Labour five points clear after Burnham’s conference speech
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US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attend
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When the Tories need to rely on Davey-style gimmicks, you know Badenoch has a problem
As this year’s Tory conference struggles to cut through with the public, the party feels like a defeated army – even as a potential early election beckons – writes political editor David Maddox
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Reform to target Kemi Badenoch’s seat with US-style primary
Residents will be able to vote at a public event hosted by Nigel Farage
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Durham city pub The Boat Club wins toucan mural fight after appeal
The Boat Club in Durham has won its battle to keep a giant toucan mural after a planning inspector ruled the artwork does not harm the historic city centre.
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Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000
Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second homes on rural communities
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.
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Why Donald Trump in not as pro-British as Nigel Farage suggests - Helen Ryan
Ahead of the anticipated meeting of Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Donald Trump, MP and leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage was eager to weigh in. He spoke out with advice for Burnham, stating, “It's very, very simple. We have an American president who, whilst his country may have some some different interests to ours, he is himself instinctively very pro-British. That's a head start."
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Reform UK can 'take control' of Darlington Borough Council says Robert Jenrick
Reform UK wants to take control of Darlington Borough Council and can win at next year’s local elections, Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick said.
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Sainsbury’s for Tories, Waitrose for Labour: Does where you shop reveal how you vote?
One supermarket may be Britain’s most divided, new research shows
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Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters
Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hope
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Nigel Farage shares Reform UK cupcakes and tea with pensioners in visit to Redcar
Nigel Farage visited Redcar as part of Reform UK's campaign to defend the state pension triple lock, sharing afternoon tea with pensioners.
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UK poll tracker: Labour holds lead over Reform as Burnham sees Brexit boost
Mixed polling results indicate Labour’s lead over Reform remains insecure
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Artist hits out at Tories after party ‘uses his illustration without permission’
Illustrator Stanley Chow claimed the Conservatives ‘haven’t done their due diligence’
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Reform councillor arrested over election paperwork
Elected representative for Nigel Farage’s party arrested on suspicion of making false statements in nomination papers
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Nigel Farage - What my Reform government would do in its first 100 days
Writing for The Northern Echo, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage sets out what he says his government would do in its first 100 days in power, including pledges on immigration, tax and energy bills.
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Europe has changed since Britain voted to leave, do we really want to rejoin the EU? - Jayne Dowle
Clamping down on English Channel migrants, easier exports of UK food, drink and cars, freedom of movement for young people, what’s not to like about Andy Burnham’s proposal to move closer to the European Union?
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Ball in UK’s court: EU ambassador says Brussels will be ‘ready to engage‘ after country decides what it wants
Jukka Salovaara, who served in London during Cool Britannia era, will be ‘very close’ to negotiations as Burnham government resets relations with EU
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The Tories are not in the Prime Minister's wing-mirrors - Nigel Farage is
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith will accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of pursuing a ‘socialist fever dream’ as Mr Burnham sets about devolving power and pounds from Whitehall to the regions.
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I don’t need a lecture on women’s safety from Labour, says shadow women’s minister
Exclusive: Shadow women and equalities secretary Joy Morrissey tells The Independent why she refuses to break the link between women’s safety and immigration
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Nigel Farage questioned by standards commissioner over £5m gift
Reform UK leader was interviewed for half an hour last month over money from crypto billionaire
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I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.
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Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
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Badenoch says Tories want policies ‘for everybody’ as she defends plan to let millionaires get free childcare – UK politics live
Conservative leader defends plan to extend free childcare to high earners, as Tory conference begins in Birmingham today
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Why Brexit could end up being Kemi Badenoch’s arrow in the eye
As the Tories arrive in Birmingham for their annual conference still languishing in the polls, political editor David Maddox looks at how the party’s publicity team’s version of the Bayeux Tapestry is an ill omen for Kemi Badenoch
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Farage claims people ‘quite impressed’ by £72m donations from crypto-billionaires
Shrugging off slumps in polls, the Reform leader insists the historic donations has won 'grudging respect'
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Labour back on top in polls after Burnham’s Brexit pledge
The survey, carried out in the days after the prime minister’s conference speech, suggested Andy Burnham’s announcements on Brexit, social care and pensions were popular among voters
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I can cut cost of housing to stop London brain drain, Cleverly claims
Exclusive: Ahead of the Tory conference in Birmingham, Sir James Cleverly talked to The Independent about his ambitions for what he hopes is his ‘last big job in politics’ – including claims he can cut the price of new homes by £100,000
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Badenoch returns to Conservative conference much stronger than a year ago
Approval ratings for Tory leader and her party have crept up as she has asserted her style and authority but big challenges lie ahead
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Boost for Burnham as poll shows half of UK supports rejoining EU
The prime minister said Brexit has done ‘more harm than good’ and promised to set out the options to the country around the time of a UK-EU summit
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Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge
Nigel Farage's security concerns have been ignored, according to his deputy, Richard Tice
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Greens would nationalise Thames and SE Water without paying compensation, says deputy leader – UK politics live
Rachel Millward tells Brighton conference: ‘Forget compensation for shareholders and creditors, these are insolvent companies’
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Analysis: Voters appear to back Andy Burnham's vision for Britain
In a similar way to how Nigel Farage used to set the agenda for a week, now Andy Burnham has shown he has similar political pull, argues Ralph Blackburn.
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Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary
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Home Secretary warns UK is facing ‘serious threats’ from Iran after bomb plot charges
Two Iranians were arrested in Manchester last month and charged with an alleged bomb plot against the Jewish community
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
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Farage ‘not listened to’ on safety concerns says Tice after terror plot charge
Tice’s comments come after the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe was also charged with a terror plot against the Reform leader
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'G7 strikes oil deal' and Alison's TV heart scare'
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.
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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning acts of terror against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say police
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'Not thrilled': Nigel Farage responds to Doncaster Reform group's leadership changes
Nigel Farage has admitted he is “not thrilled” about repeated changes to Doncaster Reform’s leadership and the loss of multiple councillors elsewhere – but played down concerns about the party’s performance in local government by highlighting its record in nearby Lincolnshire.
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Conservatives aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary ‘wore a hijab’
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary “wore a hijab” to give a presentation attended by council staff.
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'There are very few people more accountable than me' - Nigel Farage on donations from Sheffield-born billionaires
Nigel Farage answered questions on Sheffield’s green belt and accountability, amid proposals of a “sweeping deregulation” of the planning system, and donations from Sheffield-born billionaires.
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Would Labour win an early election? Here’s what the polls say
Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution
