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politics3 days ago•9 min saved

Conservatives rally behind Badenoch’s inheritance tax plan amid fragile unity

Kemi Badenoch delivered a lengthy speech at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, unveiling a plan to abolish inheritance tax on family homes. The move aims to reposition the party as a credible alternative to Labour and Reform UK, though critics argue it primarily benefits the wealthy. While the party appears united internally, public support remains low, and the policy’s funding relies on significant welfare cuts.

via BBC|

#conservative-party #inheritance-tax #kemi-badenoch

politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Tories pivot to 'old-school' conservatism as Badenoch defies Reform UK

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is pushing for an outright election victory, rejecting a coalition with Reform UK despite polling deficits. While her personal approval ratings have risen, the party remains deeply unpopular, with critics arguing its rightward shift fails to address public trust issues.

via BBC|

#conservative-party #election-strategy #kemi-badenoch

politics3 days ago•9 min saved

Badenoch’s Birmingham Speech: A Fight for the Right, Not a Coalition

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch used her October 7 conference speech in Birmingham to reject a coalition with Reform UK and pivot toward middle-class voters. She pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and scrap the 'mansion tax,' positioning the party as fiscally responsible. While the speech united her party, polls show the Conservatives trailing Labour and Reform, and internal concerns remain about election readiness.

via POLITICO.eu|

#conservative-party #inheritance-tax #kemi-badenoch

uk-politics-and-crime3 days ago

Kerry Accused of Attempting to Break Into Farage’s Home Amid Donations Row

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with attempting to break into the home of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. This new charge adds to existing terrorism and murder counts related to the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Simultaneously, UK ministers are proposing a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to March 2026, while Farage defends his current £72 million in donations as legally compliant.

via BBC|

#donation-caps #joshua-kerry #nigel-farage

uk-politics8 days ago•208 min saved

Widdecombe Suspect Charged with Terror Plot Against Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage, adding to existing murder charges for the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Prosecutors allege Kerry engaged in preparatory conduct between May 2024 and July 2026. The charges follow the July 9 murder of Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her Devon home after being struck 21 times with a hammer. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the charges 'extremely concerning' and pledged to review security protections for politicians. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The case highlights ongoing debates about political security, particularly regarding Farage, who faces a parliamentary probe into a £5 million donation he claims was necessary for his protection.

via CNN|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #joshua-kerry

politics8 days ago•2 min saved

Farage Hails Burnham’s EU Rejoin Gambit as Career Boost

Nigel Farage has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to reopen the debate on rejoining the European Union, describing it as the 'biggest boost' to his political career. Farage used a rally in Doncaster to launch a nationwide campaign tour, arguing that Burnham’s move will deepen divisions in Leave-voting areas and benefit Reform UK. While Burnham has not committed to a referendum, he acknowledged that rejoining is a possible option for a future election manifesto, marking a significant shift from previous Labour positions.

via politico.eu|

#andy-burnham #brexit #nigel-farage

politics20 days ago•8 min saved

Tice accuses ex-Reform member of lying before Plaid Cymru switch

Reform UK's Welsh deputy leader Richard Tice claims former Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd lied about her beliefs before defecting to Plaid Cymru; Cooper-Lesadd says her views have changed and now include Welsh independence and Remain, while Plaid Cymru says she has been honest about her political journey. The row unfolds amid broader turmoil for Reform in Wales, including the party leader’s arrest and ongoing leadership speculation.

via BBC|

#plaid-cymru #politics #reform-uk

politics25 days ago•5 min saved

UK to tighten donor residency rules after Reform UK mega-donations

The UK government plans to tighten residency requirements for political donors, proposing a £100,000 cap for overseas voters and a minimum 12-month UK residence for those who move back, backdated to 25 March. The reforms follow scrutiny of two crypto-billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who donated £72m to Reform UK while residing abroad. Ministers say the policy applies to anyone seeking to influence politics, though unions and opposition parties want broader changes; the proposals are being considered as part of the Representation of the People Bill in the Lords.

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#ben-delo #political-donations #politics

politics25 days ago•7 min saved

Unions push new caps on political donations after Farage's £72M donor surge

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.

via politico.eu|

#farage #labour-party #political-finance

politics-uk25 days ago•5 min saved

Reform UK's £72m windfall rekindles debate over UK political funding

Reform UK has attracted about £72m from two crypto billionaires, spotlighting current UK donation rules and proposed changes. The government plans to cap donations from Brits abroad at £100,000 per year (backdated to 25 March) and is still deciding residency criteria, raising questions about retroactive legality and how such funds could be used. Nigel Farage insists the gifts are legal under existing law, but the looming changes could affect their status if they come into force, prompting debate over caps on individual/foreign donations and broader party funding reforms.

via BBC|

#abroad-donations #nigel-farage #political-donations

uk-politics26 days ago•8 min saved

Reform UK donor crackdown looms; Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over nude ad

UK ministers are weighing tighter political-donation rules after Reform UK's £72m, cryptocurrency-linked donations, with reports of enhanced checks on crypto donors and debates over making such donations illegal; in entertainment news, Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over a nude advert for a sports-betting brand.

via BBC|

#cryptocurrency #donations #reform-uk

politics26 days ago•7 min saved

Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries

Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says he won't accept Reform UK's massive £72m donation from two cryptocurrency businessmen, citing concerns about crypto funding and calling for careful international regulation; Reform defends legality. The piece also notes Plaid Cymru's funding comes mainly from small donors and that the Welsh budget depends on cross-party support, as the UK considers changing expatriate donation rules with a backdated £100k cap.

via BBC|

#cryptocurrency #donations #plaid-cymru

politics26 days ago•5 min saved

Farage defends £72m Reform UK donations as law and cap debate collide

Nigel Farage says Reform UK's two £36m donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are 100% compliant with current law, even as Parliament debates a bill to cap overseas donations at £100,000 backdated to 25 March 2026; he warns retrospective bans could destabilise political funding and invite reciprocal limits on trade unions, while opponents urge tighter caps amid the record windfall.

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#ben-delo #overseas-donations #political-donations

politics27 days ago•3 min saved

Reform UK's Record Donations Stir Talk of a Political Shift

Reform UK’s two record £36m donations, reportedly from crypto backers Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, push its year-to-date fundraising to about £102.5m and bankroll a nationwide ground operation and policy team, fueling debate over whether mega-donations herald political change. Labour and the Conservatives watch with cautious optimism while calls to cap donations and tighten rules grow; the Electoral Commission is reviewing donor limits, ministers hint at reforms, and Downing Street says the money isn’t yet a guaranteed turning point—though many see it as potentially transformative.

via BBC|

#campaign-financing #crypto-donors #donations

politics27 days ago•1 min saved

Crypto windfall headlines Reform UK as UK policy clashes dominate front pages

UK front pages cover a spectrum of politics: Ben Delo’s record £36m donation to Reform UK prompts calls to prioritise governing readiness over fundraising; MPs’ rejection of assisted dying sparks reflections on motivation and future prospects; Labour’s Milburn proposes a duty to engage to push youth unemployment reforms; North Sea drilling debates feature Green Party involvement; and a FT Weekend report ties a military jet to recent air-traffic disruption.

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#air-traffic-control #assisted-dying #ben-delo