Basit Mahmood
Reform’s year in power in local government: A year of tax rises, cuts and defections
Nothing but broken promises, council tax rises and infighting among its councillors.
Nigel Farage says council tax ‘has to go up’, after his party previously promised to cut taxes
That has always been the problem with populism, offer simplistic solutions to complex problem which begin to fall apart when they collide with reality.
Keir Starmer announces temporary ban on crypto donations in blow to Nigel Farage
It comes after MPs were told to ban crypto donations and to cap expat donations to prevent foreign interference in British politics.
Reform drops points in latest poll, as Labour gains
After reaching highs of around 30% last year, a number of polls have shown Reform now dropping in the polls, as Farage’s appeal begins to fall.
Rachel Reeves takes swipe at Liz Truss for helping richest families pay their energy bills as she sets out support for poorest households
Unlike Truss, the Chancellor has said that only the poorest households will get government support if the conflict pushes up gas and electricity charges.
Reform’s Kent council approves wage increase for councillors
Now it turns out that the party's council leader has broken another promise when it comes to giving members of the council a pay rise.