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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Welcome to the MrBeastification of British politics: the latest trick up Nigel Farage's sleeve | Kirsty Major

Reform UK's energy bill lottery reflects the trend of sensationalized politics similar to MrBeast's viral content.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party receives second big donation from crypto investor

Reform UK received £5.5 million in donations during the fourth quarter, surpassing Labour and Conservative parties, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne contributing £3 million.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds

A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How Farage's plan for legal migration could put thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK proposes a harsh immigration overhaul: mass deportations, a Trump-style detention agency holding 24,000, automatic Prevent home searches, and tighter ILR rules.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The Guardian view on Britain's religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

Reform UK's policy aims to prevent church conversions to mosques, exploiting cultural division for political gain despite rare occurrences of such conversions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Nigel Farage hints at return for fellow Essex MP

Nigel Farage hints at the potential rejoining of former MP McMurdock to Reform UK amid financial misconduct allegations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party receives second big donation from crypto investor

Reform UK received £5.5 million in donations during the fourth quarter, surpassing Labour and Conservative parties, with crypto investor Christopher Harborne contributing £3 million.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One in five Reform members want non-white Britons removed from UK, poll finds

A poll reveals that a fifth of Reform UK members support forcibly removing or encouraging non-white British citizens with UK-born parents to leave the country, with over half supporting removal of non-white foreign-born citizens compared to 24% for white foreign-born citizens.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff

A global jet fuel shortage may lead to cancelled flights, prompting families to reconsider travel plans.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Separatist movement in Canada's Alberta province finds allies in Trump's circle

Canadians are concerned about U.S. support for Alberta's separatist movement amid trade tensions and foreign interference allegations.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
Philosophy
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Friedrich Merz links violence against women to immigrant groups and advocates for large-scale deportations in response to rising crime rates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers' rights at risk

Keir Starmer emphasizes new workers' rights to criticize the Green party and highlight Labour's economic credibility ahead of local elections.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Could the continent's far right be suffering from a Trumplash?

The Rassemblement National's local election performance indicates potential vulnerabilities ahead of the upcoming presidential vote in France.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Fears over price rises as twice as many haulage companies going bust since Brexit

The number of haulage companies going insolvent has almost doubled since Brexit, raising concerns over supply chain disruptions and rising food prices.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?

Far-right parties in France, Italy, and Slovenia faced setbacks in recent elections, but analysts caution against drawing long-term conclusions from these results.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trussonomics still haunts parties' economic promises in run-up to UK local elections | Phillip Inman

Local and regional elections in the UK reveal extravagant spending promises from various parties, often funded by cuts or borrowing without clear economic consequences.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Families living in fear of racial harassment amid provocative nationalism' in UK

School leaders warn that political rhetoric on immigration and social media divisiveness are fueling racial harassment and violence against students and teachers in UK schools.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 days ago

Several French far-right mayors take down EU flags

Christophe Barthes, the mayor of Carcassonne, stated, 'Out with the European flags at the town hall! Make way for the French flags,' as he shared footage of removing the EU flag.
Europe politics
#nigel-farage
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Nigel Farage to snub US conservative conference brought to UK by Liz Truss

Nigel Farage will not attend the UK version of CPAC led by Liz Truss, reflecting a divide among UK conservatives.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage criticised for calling Welsh people 'foreign speakers'

Nigel Farage faced criticism from Welsh political parties for describing Welsh people as 'foreign speakers' in a paid Cameo video message ahead of Wales' Senedd election.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage stops accepting Cameo requests after revelations about his use of platform

Nigel Farage stopped using Cameo after a Guardian investigation revealed he recorded controversial paid videos supporting rioters, repeating extremist slogans, endorsing neo-Nazi events, and making misogynistic remarks.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK

Nigel Farage has paused his Cameo video offerings after controversy over messages supporting a convicted individual and a Neo-Nazi event.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Nigel Farage to snub US conservative conference brought to UK by Liz Truss

Nigel Farage will not attend the UK version of CPAC led by Liz Truss, reflecting a divide among UK conservatives.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage criticised for calling Welsh people 'foreign speakers'

Nigel Farage faced criticism from Welsh political parties for describing Welsh people as 'foreign speakers' in a paid Cameo video message ahead of Wales' Senedd election.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage stops accepting Cameo requests after revelations about his use of platform

Nigel Farage stopped using Cameo after a Guardian investigation revealed he recorded controversial paid videos supporting rioters, repeating extremist slogans, endorsing neo-Nazi events, and making misogynistic remarks.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Farage pauses Cameo account for security reasons, says Reform UK

Nigel Farage has paused his Cameo video offerings after controversy over messages supporting a convicted individual and a Neo-Nazi event.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Kemi Badenoch says Trump should not abandon mess he's made' in Middle East

Kemi Badenoch warns Trump about responsibility in the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the need for a coordinated plan.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform to fund pensions triple lock with biggest benefits bill cut in history'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funded by reader donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Nazi salutes and racial slurs: Meet Reform's Welsh election candidates

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage pledges total culture shift' as he launches Reform UK local election campaign

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain unbiased reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage halts Cameo appearances after making racist and sexist' videos for money

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Reform to fund pensions triple lock with biggest benefits bill cut in history'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, funded by reader donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Nazi salutes and racial slurs: Meet Reform's Welsh election candidates

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Farage pledges total culture shift' as he launches Reform UK local election campaign

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain unbiased reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage halts Cameo appearances after making racist and sexist' videos for money

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

British conservatives once looked down on the American right. Now they're riding on Maga's coat-tails | Kojo Koram

The US's clear military and economic dominance of the postwar world gave it an obvious claim to seniority; however, there was also a strong strain within English conservatism at the time that saw itself as Greeks in this American empire, in the words of former Tory prime minister Harold Macmillan. In other words, even if the Americans were to be the new Romans, extending their dominion over every corner of the globe, without the intellectual, cultural and political guidance of their wise old mother country they would quickly fall into ruin.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Farage says sometimes people lie' when quizzed on Reform's vetting failures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Let the people decide': Readers say the debate on reversing Brexit isn't over

The Independent maintains independent journalism without paywalls while UK readers debate whether Britain should rejoin the EU, with 78% believing re-entry is possible despite government dismissal of the topic.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Starmer's immigration rhetoric follows familiar pattern of bold claims but few results, expert says

Keir Starmer's pledge to combat gangs profiting from small boat crossings mirrors past government failures in delivering on bold immigration promises.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Tommy Robinson met with a senior State Department adviser in Washington, where he was praised as a free speech advocate despite his criminal convictions and history of spreading false allegations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to reducing the cost of living amid global conflicts affecting household bills.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reform insiders fear links to extreme figures such as Andrew Tate will scare off voters

Reform insiders are distancing the party from controversial figures like Andrew Tate to improve appeal to mainstream voters.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mosques attacked, children racially abused as hard right rises in UK

Ethnic minorities in areas with small, isolated communities face escalating racism and harassment, forcing them to alter daily routines and live in constant fear and hypervigilance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Farage backs election candidate appearing to do Nazi salute in photo

Nigel Farage supports Corey Edwards despite a controversial photo resembling a Nazi salute, claiming it was an impression of a TV character.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy Beckett

Rightwing populism in particular relies on an ever-expanding list of enemies from urban elites to benefit claimants, immigrants to deep-state bureaucrats, diversity officers to leftwing radicals, net zero zealots to mild liberals yet this list always contains a striking omission.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Farage says local elections are referendum on Starmer, as he launches campaign

May's local elections are viewed as a referendum on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership by Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
#brexit
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

They're emboldened': British far-right activists step up harassment of asylum seekers in northern France

Far-right British activists have increased harassment, vandalism, and intimidation of asylum seekers in northern France, emboldened by a rightward shift in British politics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the new global disorder: Britain and Europe must find their own path | Editorial

Occasionally, history generates smooth changes from one era to another. More commonly, such shifts occur only gradually and untidily. And sometimes, as the former Downing Street foreign policy adviser John Bew puts it in the New Statesman, history unfolds in a series of flashes and bangs. In Caracas last weekend, Donald Trump's forces did this in spectacular style. In the process, the US brushed aside more of what remains of the so-called rules-based order with which it tried to shape the west after 1945.
World politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If it wasn't clear before, it is now: Britain needs an escape plan from the Trump world order | Gaby Hinsliff

The US under President Trump abandoned alliance norms, using trade threats to coerce Europe and undermine NATO solidarity.
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

Why are young Europeans increasingly supporting anti-immigration parties?

Political orthodoxy tells us that younger voters tend to be more progressive on issues like immigration. But in recent years, Europe has seen anti-migrant parties surge in the polls and gain youth support across the continent. In Norway, for example, survey data shows that 24 percent of young people favour limiting immigration "to a large extent" and 23 percent "to some extent."
Miscellaneous
fromAeon
2 months ago

The yearnings that take young Europeans into the far Right | Aeon Essays

Grappling with the loneliness epidemic, the damaging role of social media on face-to-face socialising, and young people's struggles to interact with peers in the post-pandemic era, psychotherapists look for an explanation in the lack of 'community'. Sociologists talk about community as a solution for childcare shortages and the best way to support nuclear families. Anthropologists remind us about the power of collective rituals, and bring up examples of culturally diverse models of communal life.
Philosophy
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Could Steve Bannon's 'Irish MAGA' really happen?

US political actors and alt-right influencers are targeting Ireland to cultivate MAGA-style nationalism and a Trump-like political figure through media and interference.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
2 months ago

Europe hates Trump's play for Greenland so much that even far-right nationalist groups are repulsed | Fortune

European nationalist allies are increasingly uneasy with Trump's interventionist foreign policy, prioritizing sovereignty over ideological alignment with his actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour take note: the politics of home cannot be ceded to the nativist right | Julian Coman

A longing for rootedness and the 'politics of home' fuels far-right populism's appeal, framing the nation as a cherished place rather than an anonymous space.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage's plans will spark EU trade war worse than Trump tariffs', warns minister

Reform UK's policies would trigger a trade war with the EU with consequences worse than Trump's tariffs, according to a senior UK minister.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments

Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Risky' Tories, drama queen' Jenrick and Farage's Trump problem: voters' verdict on the battle for the right

The 2019 Conservative coalition has fractured across diverse seats; some voters responded positively to Kemi Badenoch's decisive image amid shifting right-wing support.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Ex-Reform MP who fell out with Farage launches new party - with very similar name

Rupert Lowe launched the Restore Britain party after expulsion from Reform UK amid allegations and a public falling out with Nigel Farage.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage's plans will spark EU trade war worse than Trump tariffs', warns minister

Reform UK's policies would trigger a trade war with the EU with consequences worse than Trump's tariffs, according to a senior UK minister.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reform accused of return to age-old racism' after by-election candidate's comments

Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin of promoting racism by questioning whether UK-born people from immigrant backgrounds are truly British.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In the face of Trump's threats, Britain's best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy

"If the threats of Donald Trump prove anything, it is that the mantra of shared values with his administration is as much use as a chocolate teapot. Countries across the world are scrambling to adjust. Canada has announced a trade realignment towards China and talk grows of counter-sanctions in Europe. If the UK wants to avoid being caught in the crossfire, there really is only one alternative: to finally take the brakes off rebuilding our common future in Europe.
Europe politics
#scottish-independence
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK faces seismic moment' as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

Scottish First Minister John Swinney declares the UK faces a transformative moment with nationalist parties potentially winning elections across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in May, positioning Scotland to lead independence movements.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Scottish independence support remains evenly divided, with recent polling showing 51% yes and 49% no, reversing the 2014 referendum result where 55% voted no.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK faces seismic moment' as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

Scottish First Minister John Swinney declares the UK faces a transformative moment with nationalist parties potentially winning elections across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in May, positioning Scotland to lead independence movements.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

Scottish independence support remains evenly divided, with recent polling showing 51% yes and 49% no, reversing the 2014 referendum result where 55% voted no.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britons don't want any part of Trump's war fixation the sooner Labour realises that the better | Owen Jones

British political elites across the spectrum pressure Starmer to support an illegal US-led war against Iran, demonstrating failure to learn from past catastrophic interventions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Farage emulating his hero Trump' in deriding byelection results, says new Green MP

Nigel Farage claimed Reform's candidate won among British-born voters in the Gorton and Denton byelection despite losing overall, prompting accusations of election denial similar to Donald Trump's rhetoric.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The UK's Anti-Migrant Right Is Surging. Local Elections Will Test Their Power.

Labour plans hardline immigration changes: double indefinite leave to ten years, 20-year refugee citizenship waits, seize asylum seekers' assets, and curb family reunification.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK far right lines up behind Rupert Lowe in challenge to Reform

Rupert Lowe launched Restore Britain as a national far-right party pledging mass deportations, risking to split the hard-right vote and threaten Reform UK seats.
#journalism-funding
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Braverman's predictable defection is Farage's biggest political gamble yet

As such, within minutes of Braverman telling the cheering crowd that she had come home, her former party agreed, with a Tory spokesperson saying it was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. Reform is now up to eight MPs, four of whom were elected as Conservatives. And crucially, for a party that may create the next government from, in effect, a standing start, three of these have top-level experience:
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage

Nadhim Zahawi's move to Reform brings senior government experience and a compelling immigrant success story, strengthening Reform while posing political and credibility risks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You can tell the mood has changed': How Plaid Cymru led the Welsh fightback against Reform

Plaid Cymru decisively won Caerphilly, defeating Reform UK and Labour and signaling possible broader gains in the upcoming Senedd elections.
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