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British unions are preparing to back reforms to political financing, proposing different donation caps for wealthy UK donors and trade unions after a record £72m donated to Reform UK by crypto billionaires; a joint TUC statement could be issued soon as Labour shifts toward tighter rules and Parliament weighs spending and donation caps.
Reform UK finance spokesperson Robert Jenrick says Nigel Farage would use every lever of the British state—including armed forces and sanctions—to defend the Falklands against Argentina if he were prime minister, a stance echoed as Milei pressures oil-related firms and the UK reiterates the islanders’ right to self-determination.
Nigel Farage told the BBC that he 'frankly wasn’t listening' during a covert Channel 4 sting in which an ex-aide and a fake donor discussed funneling foreign money to Reform UK; the episode triggered internal investigations, led to the removal of Dan Jukes and James Orr, and drew police scrutiny. Farage denies Reform ever took foreign funds and says he knows donation law, while revealing his family want him to quit as the party confronts the fundraising controversy ahead of its conference.
France's National Rally leader Jordan Bardella and Nigel Farage of Reform UK signed a memorandum at Reform UK's Birmingham conference pledging to end irregular migrant boat crossings 'forever' if their parties win power, with Bardella arguing France must stop illegal crossings and return migrants home, while Farage hailed the accord as a new entente cordiale amid ongoing UK-France migration talks and Reform UK's fundraising scrutiny.
Two senior Reform UK aides resigned after Channel 4 aired an undercover report alleging the party arranged for a U.S. donor to fund polling, potentially breaching UK campaign-finance laws; Reform says it was the victim of a climate-activist hoax and no money was accepted, while Labour has asked police to investigate possible offences and the Electoral Commission is reviewing donor vetting as Farage faces ongoing funding scrutiny.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK conference in Birmingham was hijacked by an undercover donations sting, prompting the resignation of two senior aides, Dan Jukes and James Orr, and casting a shadow over the party’s bid to project a more professional image; Farage insists no laws were broken and an independent investigation is underway, but senior figures grapple with whether the two can return, as the episode intensifies scrutiny of Reform UK’s funding and governance ahead of a still-tight polling landscape.
Parliamentary standards investigators have reopened their inquiry into Nigel Farage over a £5m gift from a Reform UK donor, a probe paused when he resigned and revived after his Clacton by-election victory. If a breach is found, Farage could face suspension or another by-election. He did not attend the declaration amid claims of disruption; Essex Police reportedly warned him of the campaign, though others dispute that. The by-election featured a record 34 candidates, a 44% turnout, and Farage’s 63% win, with Count Binface finishing second as the election cost taxpayers about £250,000 and drew sharp commentary from opposition parties.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes, defeating Count Binface—the satirical candidate dressed as a trash-can who polled 9,455—among 34 contenders in a race many saw as a circus. Farage had triggered the by-election after resigning amid scrutiny of his finances, and the contest cost around £250,000 while exposing tensions within Reform UK (including a rival right‑wing splinter). Analysts say the result reinforces Farage’s local hold but signals ongoing political headwinds rather than a major breakthrough for his party.
Counting has begun at Clacton Leisure Centre after polls closed in a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation amid scrutiny of a £5m gift; the 3ft-long ballot paper lists 34 candidates—the largest in British parliamentary history—slowing the count. Provisional turnout is around 43%. Westminster parties have boycotted the poll; the result is expected early in the morning, with Farage widely anticipated to win.
Polls closed at 22:00 BST in Clacton as counting begins in a record-breaking by-election triggered by Nigel Farage’s resignation; 51 polling stations served 79,785 eligible voters with 10,716 postal votes, and 34 candidates appear on the longest ballot in British history. Farage, Reform UK leader, aims to regain the seat he won in 2024, while major parties like the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems did not stand. Results are expected between 05:00 and 07:00 BST, with the winner to be sworn in when Parliament returns in September.
Nigel Farage’s resignation triggers a Clacton by-election, with Reform UK hoping to win back the seat amid a probe into his finances; a record field of 34 candidates includes satirical Count Binface, who polls suggest could capture a sizable share of votes as major parties eschew fielding rivals, turning the race into a test of Reform UK’s standing and the potential resumption of investigations if Farage wins.
Nigel Farage’s resignation triggers a Clacton by-election with a record 34 contenders, including Count Binface and Laurence Fox, while major parties decline to field candidates. Farage seeks to reclaim the seat lost in 2024 as critics call the move a stunt. The by-election could cost taxpayers over £275,000, with Reform UK offering to cover the cost but public funds required. The contest will test the political mood ahead of broader national scrutiny.
A Ipsos poll ahead of the Clacton byelection shows Count Binface ahead of Nigel Farage (33% vs 21%), with about 45% of respondents voting for neither or undecided. The article outlines four reasons Reform UK is slipping: a donation/finances scandal, a perception of being part of the establishment, Farage’s decision to trigger the byelection, and mainstream parties withdrawing, which benefits jokey candidates. While Binface could actually win, the piece emphasizes it remains a long shot and that other eccentric candidates could affect the race as voters react to Reform’s woes and the political setup.
Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election bid is shadowed by undeclared gifts and investigations into his finances, with Count Binface entering the race; major parties decline to field candidates, turning the contest into a test of Farage against the establishment.
Nigel Farage’s decision to resign and trigger a Clacton by-election backfires as major parties boycott the race, leaving satirical candidate Count Binface as his sole challenger; Farage faces scrutiny over undeclared donations and a standards probe, while Binface’s trash-can costume and cheeky campaign generate headlines and a potential protest vote, though most pundits doubt he can defeat Farage in this stunt-filled contest.