Reform UK could take the government to court to prevent migrants being housed in areas where it now controls the local council. Chairman Zia Yusuf said his party will "resist" housing asylum seekers...
Reform considers legal challenges against asylum hotels1 hour agoBrian WheelerBBC NewsBBCReform UK could take the government to court to prevent migrants being housed in areas where it now controls...
Reform UK gained its foothold in the local elections after seizing hundreds of seats in a series of victories that have redrawn the political map of Britain. With Nigel Farage having fought a...
The Conservatives have been "wiped out" after eight years in power in a major local election defeat. Reform UK now has control of Derbyshire County Council with a majority 42 elected members, up from...
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote12 minutes agoSir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBCThere is no doubt that...
Keir Starmer is reportedly plotting a tougher crackdown on migrants crossing the English Channel in a bid to see off the growing threat of Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Labour is at risk of losing the...
Thursday night was a brutal verdict on Keir Starmer’s leadership. Remarkably, Labour has performed even worse than in 2021 – when Starmer reportedly had to be talked down from resigning as Leader...
What might Reform do with its newly-won power?3 hours agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter•@_JennyMcKiernanKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesFollowing this week's local elections, Reform...
Labour and Tories digest Reform UK election surge3 hours agoSuzanne LeighBBC News UKReutersThe Labour and Conservative parties are digesting the results of England's local and Mayoral elections after...
A top Tory MP has issued a blunt verdict on Kemi Badenoch after the party's dismal showing at this week's local elections. Richard Fuller, who is the shadow chief treasury secretary and MP for North...
Reform UK’s Lee Anderson has savaged a former Labour MP, who is now an independent, for claiming their elected councillors are all recent ex-Tories. On Thursday, Brits took to the ballots to vote...
Polling expert Sir John Curtice has shared his thoughts on the real reason why Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party might be in more trouble than they think. Yesterday's local elections marked a big...
Oh, they’ll be some sore heads today - of that there is no doubt. The Champagne corks will have been popping last night to celebrate the newly elected tranche of Reform councillors across the...
Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections1 hour agoPaul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesNigel Farage's Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime...
Henry Zeffman: Seven things we have learnt from the election results23 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentReutersThe election results are still being counted but this patchwork...