Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K.
A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data also revealed an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s right-wing party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics and multimillionaires.
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is upending British politics
Over the past decade and a half, much of the world has entered a new form of politics in which results must be delivered faster and better than before.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Labour steps up attacks on Farage and Reform over pro-Russia stance
Government targets party’s ‘softness on standing up to Putin’ to show Reform is out of step with UK public. Labour is setting out to increase its attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK over its stance ...The Guardian - 5d -
Nigel Farage’s media company records £1.25mn profit
Reform UK leader’s earnings boosted by reality show appearance in late 2023Financial Times - Feb. 26 -
In Pontypool, I saw the looming threat of Nigel Farage – and how Labour is playing into his hands | John Harris
Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the jobs and homes they crave. The south Welsh town of Pontypool doesn’t quite suggest a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed
The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species
Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregarded. Most global conservation funds go to larger, charismatic animals, ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Reform reformed
Can Farage’s party changes limit the scope for infighting?Financial Times - Feb. 21 -
Liz Kendall seeks to win over OBR with benefits reforms
Work and pensions secretary is laying groundwork for overhaul of welfare systemFinancial Times - 1d
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