Shadow Treasury Minister Richard Fuller admitted the Conservatives faced a “very difficult night” after losing nearly 700 seats and all 16 councils they were defending. He said Reform UK had done well, partly due to public disillusionment with Labour, but warned the party would now need to prove itself beyond slogans. Fuller said the Tories must rebuild trust ahead of future elections. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
"Shy" Reform voters in Labour areas led to Nigel Farage's party winning the Runcorn by-election by just six votes, Labour peer Harriet Harman said. Sky News
Nigel Farage heralded Reform UK’s success as “the death of the Conservative Party” as he spoke to supporters in Kent on Friday night. “This is the death of the Conservative Party and they did it to themselves,” he told the crowd. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says he believes Reform UK can win the next general election after witnessing “historic” local election gains for the party. Speaking to newly-elected Reform councillors at Staffordshire County Showground on Friday, the party leader said the Conservative party is “done and over”. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has declared the collapse of traditional party politics after Reform UK gains across England, including in County Durham and Lancashire. He said voters were turning to Reform out of frustration with both Labour and the Conservatives. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Nigel Farage’s suggestion that the Conservatives are “wiped out” following local election results, insisting the party remains the official opposition and is beginning the process of renewal. She acknowledged voter anger and growing competition from Reform UK and the Lib Dems but said the Conservatives would rebuild by sticking to their core values. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Voters in Grimsby say immigration was a key reason for backing Reform UK in Thursday’s local elections. As counting continues across Lincolnshire, the party is making significant gains, while the..
Nigel Farage says Reform UK will only do a deal with other parties if they agree to review policies like “climate change initiatives” unless something akin to a “British DOGE in every county”..
Kemi Badenoch, whose party currently holds around half the seats up for election on Thursday, acknowledges that the local elections present her with a challenge. Visiting a farm in Lincolnshire, the..
Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch face pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes after the local elections saw Reform UK make major gains across England.... City A.M. Also reported by •BBC Local News
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Nigel Farage's party gains its first foothold in local government after seizing hundreds of seats.
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Nigel Farage's party gains its first foothold in local government after seizing hundreds of seats.
Nigel Farage's party took control of 10 local councils, won two mayoral races and added a fifth MP.
Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch face pressure to reverse their parties’ fortunes after the local elections saw Reform UK make major gains across England....
