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WorldWatchdog Declines Loan Probe for Reform's Richard Tice
Parliament's standards watchdog will not investigate Richard Tice over an £80,000 loan from George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage. The Liberal Democrats had referred Tice, citing concerns over an undeclared sum and Cottrell's status as a convicted felon.
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George Cottrell sent $2m to mother before Reform UK donations
Convicted fraudster George Cottrell transferred over $2m to his mother, Fiona Cottrell, in 2024. Financial industry sources told The Guardian that Fiona attributed these deposits to her son when questioned by bankers. The transfers occurred shortly before she donated £1.5m to Reform UK and its fundraising vehicle. The Metropolitan Police are investigating.
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Councillor Charged Over Offensive Social Media Post
A Reform UK councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive comment on social media. The charge relates to a 2024 post referencing the Nigerian community. The councillor received a final written warning from his party and is due in court next month.
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WorldClacton Voters Divided Over Farage's By-election Exit
The seaside town of Clacton is experiencing political uncertainty after Nigel Farage stepped down as MP on July 7, triggering a by-election. Voters on Clacton beach shared varied opinions on the upcoming contest, with some focused on local issues.
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WorldGreen Party's Polanski refuses to apologise over guillotine t-shirt post
Green Party politician Zack Polanski has refused multiple requests to apologise for re-posting an image featuring a guillotine t-shirt with the slogan 'we're only making plans for Nigel'. Reform UK reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, calling it an 'incitement to murder'.
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Andy Burnham holds cross-party talks on adult social care crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham convenes opposition leaders to tackle adult social care, with Conservatives and Liberal Democrats attending but Reform UK excluded. Nigel Farage criticises the snub as 'uniparty in action'.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenGreen Party Leader Faces Police Inquiry Over Image
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under police inquiry after Reform UK reported him for sharing a social media image that included a guillotine graphic. Polanski stated the image was shared inadvertently and he did not pay sufficient attention to its content.
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Labour Leads National Polls Amidst Political Shifts
Multiple national polls show Labour gaining ground, with some placing them ahead of Reform UK. This shift follows Andy Burnham's move to Westminster and precedes local elections in Greater Manchester.
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Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Latest Polls
Labour has gained ground in opinion polls, surpassing Reform UK for the first time since March 2025. This development follows two weeks of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration, marked by policy initiatives and upcoming social care plans.
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Reform UK reports Green Party's Zack Polanski to police
Reform UK has formally reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to the police over a social media post. The report relates to an image of a man wearing a T-shirt with a guillotine and the phrase 'We’re only making plans for Nigel'.
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Police Inquire Over Politician's Social Media Post
The Metropolitan police are conducting inquiries into a social media image shared by Green party leader Zack Polanski. Reform UK reported the post, which featured a T-shirt with a guillotine and a slogan, for allegedly inciting murder.
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WorldGreater Manchester Elects New Mayor on Thursday
Voters in Greater Manchester will choose a new mayor on Thursday. Labour's Bev Craig is the candidate to replace Andy Burnham, who resigned after being elected in the Makerfield by-election. The region presents a complex political landscape, with a history of Leave votes in many boroughs.
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