
Reform UK Figures' Views on Women and Families Scrutinized
As Reform UK gains traction, an investigation reveals the views of its senior figures on women and families.
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As Reform UK gains traction, an investigation reveals the views of its senior figures on women and families.
Nigel Farage's political activities and a new cabinet secretary, alongside a major arrest, took center stage in UK news.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has unveiled its 'shadow cabinet,' which includes several former Conservative ministers, raising questions about the party's ability to move beyond a 'one-man band' image.

Keir Starmer has branded Reform's proposal to abolish the Equality Act as 'anti-British,' expressing concern over its potential impact on women.

An article in the Financial Times warns that the Maga movement will regret embracing Europe's hard right, arguing that continental nationalists have historically been anti-American.

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

Nigel Farage has unveiled the first part of Reform UK's frontbench team, aiming to end claims of the party being a 'one-man band' and demonstrating its ambition to become a 'machine for government'.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced appointments to his party's 'shadow cabinet,' aiming to expand the party beyond a 'one-man band.'

Labour leader Keir Starmer has reversed his decision to cancel upcoming May council elections, marking another U-turn for his party. This move comes amidst reports of the government agreeing to pay Reform UK’s legal costs.

Reform UK's byelection candidate Matt Goodwin has sparked outcry and accusations of indulging an 'alt-right fantasy' after suggesting women need a 'biological reality' check regarding fertility.

Rupert Lowe, an MP who fell out with Nigel Farage and has Elon Musk's backing, has launched a new anti-immigration party in Great Yarmouth, challenging Reform UK.

After surviving internal challenges, No 10 insiders suggest that a more combative and authentic Prime Minister is preparing to confront Reform UK, aiming to revive Labour's appeal.

Reform UK is facing internal turmoil and public scrutiny after a candidate's offensive posts led to a by-election loss and a councillor defecting to a new party.

With the Gorton constituency split between Labour and Greens, the division creates an opportunity for Nigel Farage’s Reform party in Denton, a town feeling forgotten and ripe for change ahead of a byelection.

A cartoon by Ben Jennings depicts Nigel Farage's 'shadow cabinet', offering a satirical take on the political figures associated with the Reform UK leader.

Robert Jenrick of Reform UK has stated that the country cannot afford to 'help working families have more children' and proposes reimposing the two-child benefit cap.

Reform UK plans to overhaul the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if it comes to power, with Robert Jenrick stating that net zero efforts have become a 'distraction' for the Bank of England.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has criticized Reform UK for allowing a controversial doctor to spread false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, as measles cases continue to rise.

Sir Keir Starmer's decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections after a legal challenge from Reform UK dominates Tuesday's papers. Additionally, Starmer has indicated plans to strengthen regulations on generative AI to combat the spread of harmful content, particularly sexual images.

This story covers the growing influence of Reform UK in polls and the emergence of new far-right parties seeking to challenge its position in the UK political landscape.

Senior figures from Reform UK, including close aide George Cottrell, attended the launch of a book titled 'How to Launder Money', sparking questions about the party's associations.

Daniel Taylor, a former Reform UK councillor for Cliftonville, has been sentenced to prison for coercive behavior and has lost his council seat.

Reform UK has expelled two councillors after the leader of Warwickshire County Council alleged they planned to defect to Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain party.

Reform UK plans to reimpose the two-child benefit cap, with Robert Jenrick arguing the country cannot afford to support larger families.

A Reform-run council in Lancashire has withdrawn all its libraries from the City of Sanctuary UK program, which supports new arrivals to the UK, citing that the free library scheme for refugees is 'not value for money'.

Seven Reform UK councillors have defected, leading to the formation of a new group called Restore Britain on the Kent County Council.

Police are investigating allegations that the Labour Party bribed voters with food to support a by-election candidate in Gorton and Denton, where Labour faces strong challenges from the Greens and Reform UK.

Reform UK has unveiled its senior leadership team, including prominent figures like Jenrick, Braverman, Yusuf, and Tice, as Nigel Farage seeks to position the party as a credible contender for power.

Robert Jenrick is expected to be announced as Reform UK's Treasury spokesman, among other new appointments, on Tuesday.

Labour is reportedly facing a challenging by-election fight in the previously safe seat of Gorton and Denton, contending with strong competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.

The foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, claims that Reform UK is not taking the Russian threat seriously and that the Green Party leader leaves open the possibility of leaving NATO, thus undermining the UK's commitment.