OPINION

The right-wing takeover of the Labour Party is now complete

— Labour has abandoned its socialist roots, Wee Ginger Dug argues, embracing right-wing nationalism and anti-immigration rhetoric under Starmer, alienating traditional supporters and mimicking Farage to court Reform voters.

Immigration

Keir Starmer’s immigration plans: Research shows you don’t beat the far-right by becoming them

— Labour’s tough new immigration stance mimics far-right rhetoric to counter Reform UK, but experts warn it risks legitimising exclusionary politics and harming vulnerable communities without addressing real public priorities.

UK Politics

To fend off Reform, mainstream parties must address the tangible decline of British towns

— Reform UK’s rise reflects deep-rooted discontent fuelled by economic upheaval, demographic shifts and institutional decay. To counter it, mainstream parties must address structural neglect with inclusive, future-focused policies.

Opinion Polls

Westminster Voting Intention

— Our latest charts displaying the voting intention percentages for the next general election in the UK.

2-Min Fact-Check

🔍 Can Reform councils scrap equality and climate roles as Farage suggests?

— Nigel Farage called for the scrapping of diversity and climate jobs in Reform-run councils. But can local councils lawfully dismantle these roles unilaterally? Let’s fact-check those claims in 2 minutes.

UK Politics

Reform wins Runcorn by-election by just six votes – what the result means for Labour and the Tories

— Reform has stunned Labour with a six-vote by-election win in Runcorn and Helsby, breaking historic norms and fuelling speculation Nigel Farage could become Britain’s next prime minister.

OPINION

Starmer is fuelling the rise of the far-right

— Britain is spiralling into crisis as Labour panders to the right, ignoring inequality and empowering far-right forces, while growth promises ring hollow without tax reform or structural change.

2025 Local Elections

UK local elections delivered record-breaking fragmentation of the vote

— Reform UK surged to a shock victory in the 2025’s local elections, as Britain’s two-party grip shattered, with record-low vote shares and majorities revealing the most fragmented result in modern history.

2025 Local Elections

Nigel Farage on course for Downing Street in latest 2029 projection

— Reform UK’s shock win in Britain’s 2025 Local Elections shatters the two-party dominance. A historic surge that could put Farage in No. 10 and ignite calls for electoral reform.

2025 Local Elections

Farage declares Tories “finished” as Reform UK makes major gains in local elections

— Nigel Farage hails a “Reformquake” after Reform UK captures a by-election and gains local power, declaring the Conservatives “finished” and warning Labour of a silent majority turning right.

Runcorn By-Election

Reform UK wins Runcorn by-election by just six votes — A wake-up call for British Democracy

— Reform UK’s razor-thin victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election has sent shockwaves through the British political establishment, raising alarms over populism, voter disengagement, and the fragile state of UK democracy.

UK Politics

Farage’s top fundraiser targets oil and gas donations

— Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is courting offshore fossil fuel donors, with £1m pledged, while pushing anti-climate policies and dismissing science, fuelling claims it is prioritising elites over voters.

2025 Local Elections

Local elections: What would a good night look like for Nigel Farage’s Reform?

— Reform UK contests nearly every seat in Thursday’s English local elections — a major test of its claim to be Labour’s main opposition. Winning will demand more than Farage’s slogans.

UK Politics

MRP poll puts Reform ahead of Labour and the Tories – here’s why the finding should be treated with caution

— A recent MRP poll hints at a shock Reform UK surge, but weakening class ties and modelling flaws mean predictions are shaky — voters now prioritise potholes over politics.

OPINION

The unlamented death of the Tories, and their replacement with something worse

— Reform UK rises as Britain’s political plates shift — poised to eclipse the Tories with a hard-right, billionaire-backed nationalism that threatens civil liberties, rights protections, and democratic norms.

Opinion Polls

Westminster Voting Intention

— Our latest chart displaying the voting intention percentages for the next general election in the UK.