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From Nikki
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1 Jun 2026
Found Guilty, But Serious Questions Remain
The guilty verdict brings justice in court, but serious questions remain about the response Henry Nowak received after he had been stabbed. As a former nurse, I believe the principle must always be clear: when someone is injured and asking for help, medical assessment, dignity and the preservation of life must come before assumption, accusation or arrest.
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1 Jun 2026
Pride in Place: A Real Chance for Greenlands, But Residents Must Be at the Heart of It
The Pride in Place programme could bring real investment into Greenlands, but local residents must be at the heart of every decision. This is our chance to make sure funding delivers visible, practical improvements shaped by the people who live here.
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Reform UK
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Latest coverage from across the UK press. Updated every ten minutes.
Reform UK’s Colin Sutton elected as Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner - Reform UK
Reform UK · 17 Jul 2026
PRIVACY NOTICE - Reform UK
Reform UK · 7 Jul 2026
Greater Manchester Manifesto - Reform UK
Reform UK · 13 Jul 2026
“Nigel was right”: Farage faces hundreds of threats a month - Reform UK
Reform UK · 14 Jul 2026
Robert Jenrick: “No one voted for Burnham’s £38 billion tax raid” - Reform UK
Reform UK · 13 Jul 2026
Reform UK promises a Mayor for all of Greater Manchester - Reform UK
Reform UK · 13 Jul 2026
What happened to Ann Widdecombe must never happen again - Reform UK
Reform UK · 15 Jul 2026
Data Protection Complaints Procedure - Reform UK
Reform UK · 13 Jul 2026
GB News
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Malawi: British student, 17, dies after 'disappearing in lake' on school trip to Africa - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Steam trains BANNED after Harry Potter locomotive sparks massive wildfire - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Donald Trump drops part of $10b BBC lawsuit - but will press on against broadcaster itself - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Screaming Ryanair passengers stage 'mutiny' against captain as three-hour flight turns into 12-hour nightmare - GB News
GB News · 15 Jul 2026
Falkland Islands demand Fifa punishes Argentina for 'insensitive' World Cup flag stunt - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Woman-beating Sudanese prisoner is arrested after days-long police manhunt - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Vickrum Digwa's mother jailed for three years after she removed knife from Henry Nowak murder scene - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
Nigel Farage leads tributes to Ann Widdecombe as Keir Starmer praises life of 'distinguished politician' - GB News
GB News · 17 Jul 2026
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The Reform UK Podcast
The official podcast from Reform UK. Tap an episode to listen at the source.
Podcast49 min · 13 Jul 2026Remembering Ann Widdecombe - Farage on "Fiercest Proponent of Free Speech" as Clacton By-Election Begins
In this emotional and fast-moving episode, we follow the dramatic day Nigel Farage announced his resignation as MP for Clacton and triggered a by-election. From the moment the news broke, through the tense wait in Reform HQ as the team prepared the studio, to Nigel’s powerful live statement broadcast across the UK. We then head to sunny Clacton for a walkabout with Nigel, hearing directly from local business owners and residents who overwhelmingly back him and dismiss the media attacks. The episode concludes with the heartbreaking news of the death of Reform UK Immigration Spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, including a poignant visit to the village of Haytor where Nigel lays a wreath at a memorial on the heath.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast30 min · 6 Jul 2026Burnham Demands Decade! - Farage Delivers Verdict on Wannabe PM
In this episode, we dissect Andy Burnham’s big Manchester speech - from his 10-year timeline for change to his refusal to take questions from the press.Nigel Farage reveals the latest Home Office data on the staggering cost of the small boats crisis.We also hit the road with Reform UK candidates Colin Sutton in Norwich and Sian Astley in Greater Manchester, as they take the fight directly to voters.A must-listen episode exposing the gap between Labour’s fancy dress politics and Reform’s real solutions.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast36 min · 29 Jun 2026General Election Now! - Farage Slams Burnham’s “Peaceful Coup”
When Keir Starmer suddenly resigns as Labour leader, Andy Burnham moves quickly to sneak into Number 10 without a mandate, but Reform UK leads the charge demanding the British people have their say in a General Election.Ray Addison reports on another chaotic week in Westminster, with Richard Tice exposing Burnham’s hypocrisy and Nigel Farage reflecting on media bias at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. The episode also features Reform’s Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick addressing business leaders and Brexit veteran Gawain Towler remembering the historic vote on the 10th anniversary of the EU referendum.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast9 min · 22 Jun 2026BONUS: Brexit Special - 10 Years On
Ten years after the historic Brexit vote, Nigel Farage joins Ray Addison to relive June 23rd, 2016 - Britain’s Independence Day. In this powerful interview, Nigel reflects on the extraordinary victory against the entire establishment, exposes the betrayals that followed, and explains why the fight for a real Brexit is far from over. A must-listen on the earthquake that changed British politics forever.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast18 min · 21 Jun 2026“Andy Burnham Is Not PM Material” – Rob Kenyon Warns as Starmer Faces Resignation
In this explosive by-election special, Reform UK’s Rob Kenyon delivers a no-holds-barred interview following his loss to Andy Burnham in Makerfield. As Keir Starmer’s premiership teeters on the brink - with reports suggesting he could resign within hours - Kenyon pulls no punches, warning that voters have been “fooled again” and that a Burnham premiership would “trash the bloody country.” From the raw emotion of the count night to his powerful message for those who backed Labour, Kenyon explains why this result could go down in history as the missed chance to stop Britain’s decline. Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast44 min · 15 Jun 2026The Makerfield Mission – Ant Middleton on Why He’s Backing Reform
This week Ray Addison joins Reform candidate Rob Kenyon on the campaign trail in Makerfield just nine days before polling day. From intense doorstep conversations and a powerful voter switch, to Rob’s reflections after Question Time, Nigel Farage’s bold trade union offer in Grangemouth, and the dramatic White Van VAT announcement in Ashton, this episode captures the raw energy of the by-election. Plus, a full-length interview with former Special Boat Service commando Ant Middleton about why he’s backing Reform.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
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