GB News blames Reform’s Derbyshire defeat on tactical voting rather than local failures
The right-wing network’s coverage cast the defeat not as a judgement on Reform’s local performance, but as evidence of an emerging ‘Stop Reform’ plot.
Why a Tory-Reform pact suits the right-wing press more than either party – for now
Editors may relish the drama, but behind the scenes they must be tearing their hair out as the feud escalates. “Stop fighting each other and end the Labour nightmare,” pleaded the Daily Mail, like a weary parent begging quarrelling children to behave.
More Scots would back independence if Reform entered government, poll suggests
“Given support for independence remains tied, Brexit alone is clearly not a catalyst that can itself prompt a surge in support for separation — but, on the basis of this poll, the advent of Nigel Farage as Prime Minister may well be.”
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Matt Hancock broke the law when appointing Dido Harding and Mike Coupe to senior posts, High Court rules
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