Nigel Farage’s Reform party faces crucial test in local elections in the UK
Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.
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India blinks on visas to pave way for UK trade deal
The new rules will lead to around 100 new visas for Indian workers each year, a U.K. official told POLITICO.
UK Labour’s newest split? Town vs. city
Labour seems unified in public, but a division is emerging between MPs representing what they see as its core voters, and those from towns the party is newly courting.
Keir Starmer, unlikely leader of the free world
The British prime minister has had a shaky start at home — but is winning grudging praise for his response to Trump’s Ukraine pivot.
World’s far-right populists pack guest list for Trump’s inauguration
While it’s not usual to invite foreign dignitaries, Trump is laying down a clear ideological marker with his invitees from across the world.
Musk turns on Farage, says he should quit as UK Reform party leader
Farage has distanced himself from comments made by Musk in support of British anti-immigration and anti-Muslim activist known by the pseudonym Tommy Robinson, who is serving a prison sentence.
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Musk savages Farage, calls for new Reform UK leader
In his latest intervention into British politics, the tech billionaire says Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”
Peter Mandelson confirmed as Britain’s next ambassador to the US
Keir Starmer praises incoming ambassador — a former European trade commissioner — for his “unrivalled experience,” as former colleagues rate his chances in Trumpworld.
Is the British government scared of Nigel Farage?
The specter of Farage’s Reform party looms large as Britain seeks a reset in relations with the EU.
Britain’s Winston Churchill shortage
Westminster is becoming a local place for local people — and that means fewer star politicians.
Europe’s next top diplomat is ready to be undiplomatic
Will Kaja Kallas be able to make her voice heard?
Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats take lead in snap election
The issues of immigration, energy policy and the economy played a central role in the campaign.
The Conservative Party conference was weirdly upbeat
The champagne was flowing — but are the Tories in a state of collective denial?
Nigel Farage is right: Britain’s Remainers are back
For the first time since the 2016 Brexit referendum, Britain’s pro-Europeans have the upper hand.
Brussels questions whether Starmer really wants a Brexit reset
EU officials and diplomats say when push comes to shove, the new PM’s position is so far so similar to his Tory predecessor’s.
Keir Starmer walks straight into summer from hell
With Britain’s prisons full and its population angry, the new prime minister hoped things wouldn’t reach boiling point so soon.
Estonia’s parliament backs Kristen Michal as new PM
Michal will succeed Kaja Kallas, who resigned last week to become the EU’s next chief diplomat.
Biden drops out: European leaders react
Responses by politicians ranged from respect and gratitude to derision.
Estonia’s Kaja Kallas resigned ahead of Brussels top-job
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform party, Renew) submitted her resignation to Estonian President Alar Karis on Monday (15 July) after being nominated as the next European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Estonia’s Kallas resigns, triggering talks to form new government
Estonia’s political parties hope to agree on forming a new coalition by the end of the month.
At NATO, the center left is having its moment. It won’t last.
The U.K’s Keir Starmer may be among political friends now — but the future isn’t so bright for his international allies.
Can Nigel Farage ride the wave of right-wing populism?
The Reform party’s success in capturing votes in the U.K. general election could only be the start.
How the Tory election campaign melted down in six disastrous weeks
Rishi Sunak played a bad hand appallingly — and paid a terrible price.
Labour’s election victory is weaker than you think
Conservative annihilation may not be the most consequential outcome of the 2024 U.K. general election.
Nigel Farage storms the UK parliament. Cue the Jaws music.
Donald Trump’s top right-wing British ally warned he wants to “challenge the general election properly in 2029” after being elected for the first time.
Nigel Farage elected to UK parliament — on his eighth attempt
The Reform UK leader said he was now gunning for Labour.
Liz Truss battles to save her skin at UK election
She struggled to defeat a lettuce and now Britain’s shortest serving prime minister is fighting for her political life in her Norfolk constituency.
UK’s Conservatives fear a historic defeat in the general election
Lagging far behind Labour in the polls, and caught between the Liberal Democrats and Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform party, the Tory party could be left with the smallest group in its history when the ballot boxes close on July 4.
What Nigel Farage learned from the American right
The U.K. Brexit leader hopes to emulate his friend Donald Trump’s destruction of the center right.
Boris Johnson says Farage ‘parroting Putin’s lies’ on Ukraine
Two leading Brexiteers throw around words like ‘liar’ and ‘nauseating’ after Farage says EU provoked Ukraine war.
The Nigel Farage effect is real
Conservatives lose out while Farage’s Reform UK is projected to win 5 seats in latest in-depth model.
Inside Nigel Farage’s Reform party
As Reform has nosed ahead of the Conservative in the polls, Aggie Chambre goes inside Nigel Farage’s party and asks if he will could actually achieve his takeover of British politics. Starting in January, when Aggie first asks Farage if he’s planning to return to frontline politics, she tracks the party’s journey from small start-up […]
UK Green Party snaps at Labour heels from the left
The Greens’ election manifesto is packed with policies designed to appeal to left-leaning voters disaffected with the Labour Party.
Sunak’s pitch to Brits: You might hate the Tories, but we’ll cut your taxes
Embattled prime minister bills himself as a man with a plan for the Tory faithful — and paints Keir Starmer as a risky bet.
Estonia’s Kallas won’t call for snap elections despite opposition victory
A few hours after French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections in France, his Renew Europe colleague Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced that her government would not fall as a result of the EU election results and the loss of a key MEP …
Nigel Farage milkshake attack: Woman charged with assault
Essex Police announce charge after Farage was pelted with the drink at a campaign launch Tuesday.
‘Arbitrary’ election pledges to cut UK migration will worsen worker shortages
Firms that employ millions in manufacturing, hospitality and construction already struggling to plugs gaps after BrexitUK general election live – latest updatesThe battle between the Conservatives and Labour to show they are tough on migration risks da…
Nigel Farage pelted with a milkshake on UK election trail
Brexiteer tells POLITICO there’s always a ‘risk of violence’ on campaign walkabouts as woman arrested.
Brexit stalwart Nigel Farage to stand in UK election with his own party
Nigel Farage, the colourful politician who helped champion Britain’s departure from the European Union, said on Monday (3 June) he would stand as a candidate in next month’s election and will lead the Reform Party in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.