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Reform Party

Once ridiculed, Nigel Farage is closing in on his quest to lead the UK

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) arrives at Havering Town Hall in London, Britain, on May 8, 2026.
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) arrives at Havering Town Hall in London, Britain, on May 8, 2026.

UK PM Starmer says his government is a 10-year project, vows to fight on despite calls to quit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, despite Labour suffering the worst losses of a governing party in local elections in decades.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, despite Labour suffering the worst losses of a governing party in local elections in decades.

Number of small boat migrants to UK tops 200,000

Migrants hoping to reach Britain usually risk the journey in flimsy, overcrowded boats.
Migrants hoping to reach Britain usually risk the journey in flimsy, overcrowded boats.

Reform UK proposes denying visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Mr Nigel Farage’s Reform UK said it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery.
Mr Nigel Farage’s Reform UK said it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery.

Suriname's former president Santokhi dies at age of 67

President of Suriname Chan Santokhi addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
President of Suriname Chan Santokhi addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

Reform UK’s platform: Deportations, patriotism and ‘save our pubs’

Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage responds to a question from a member of the media after announcing members of the party's shadow cabinet, in London, Britain, February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe
Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage responds to a question from a member of the media after announcing members of the party's shadow cabinet, in London, Britain, February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe

Embarrassing defeat for British PM Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold

Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate, walks outside a polling station at St. Agnes Primary School, on the day of the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, in Gorton, Manchester, Britain, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate, walks outside a polling station at St. Agnes Primary School, on the day of the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, in Gorton, Manchester, Britain, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Reform UK pledges Trump-style deportations despite blowback in US

Reform is hoping a laser focus on immigration will maintain its commanding poll lead over both the ruling Labour Party and the main opposition Conservatives.
Reform is hoping a laser focus on immigration will maintain its commanding poll lead over both the ruling Labour Party and the main opposition Conservatives.

Populist Reform UK party reveals another Conservative MP defection

MP Andrew Rosindell is the second sitting Member of Parliament to join Reform from the Tories in a week.
MP Andrew Rosindell is the second sitting Member of Parliament to join Reform from the Tories in a week.

Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi defects to Farage’s Reform

Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi at a press conference with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London, Britain, on Jan 12, 2026.
Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi at a press conference with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London, Britain, on Jan 12, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.