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Reform Party

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.

Britain toughens asylum policy in major overhaul as anti-immigration sentiment rises

Britain's Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood making a statement on new reforms to seeking asylum at the UK Parliament.
Britain's Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood making a statement on new reforms to seeking asylum at the UK Parliament.

UK's Starmer appeals to voters to reject Reform 'snake oil'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Farage would win British election if held tomorrow, YouGov poll finds

Reform UK, led by party leader Nigel Farage, would win 311 seats in the House of Commons in a national vote according to the poll.
Reform UK, led by party leader Nigel Farage, would win 311 seats in the House of Commons in a national vote according to the poll.

UK Conservative lawmaker Danny Kruger defects to Reform, declares Conservatives ‘over’

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaks alongside Newly appointed Reform UK MP Danny Kruger (right) during a press conference, in London on Sept 15, 2025.
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaks alongside Newly appointed Reform UK MP Danny Kruger (right) during a press conference, in London on Sept 15, 2025.

Right-wing wave in Britain produces a teenage civic leader

Reform UK, led by Mr Nigel Farage, leads comfortable in opinion polls before his party's annual conference on Sept 5.
Reform UK, led by Mr Nigel Farage, leads comfortable in opinion polls before his party's annual conference on Sept 5.

Reform Party to leave opposition group People’s Alliance for Reform; two parties remain

The Reform Party’s resignation from the People’s Alliance for Reform takes effect at the end of July.
The Reform Party’s resignation from the People’s Alliance for Reform takes effect at the end of July.

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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.