Reform membership overtakes Conservative Party membership for first time
1 week, 6 days ago

Reform membership overtakes Conservative Party membership for first time

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing Day ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the Conservative Party during its leadership election earlier this year. open image in gallery Nigel Farage’s party has claimed Reform UK is now ‘the real opposition’ “Reform UK are now the real opposition.” Party chairman Zia Yusuf claimed Mr Farage “will be the next prime minister, and will return Britain to greatness”, adding: “History has been made today, as the centuries-long stranglehold on the centre-right of British politics by the Tories has finally been broken. There have also been growing rumours that tech billionaire Elon Musk is considering donating tens of millions of dollars to Reform UK after Mr Farage met with him at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion, alongside the party’s new treasurer Nick Candy. open image in gallery Mr Farage, right, and Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy, left, with Elon Musk at Mar-A-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump Reform UK returned five MPs to the Commons at the general election in July after securing 4 million votes at the last general election.

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Farage and Musk in war of words after billionaire says Reform leader should quit
3 days, 2 hours ago

Farage and Musk in war of words after billionaire says Reform leader should quit

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Farage distanced himself from Musk over his support for jailed political …

Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist
3 days, 8 hours ago

Musk turns on UK politician Farage over jailed far-right activist

Al Jazeera  

Elon Musk has reversed his support for Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom’s populist party Reform UK, after a disagreement over the tech billionaire’s call for the release of a jailed far-right activist. Farage doesn’t have what it takes,” Musk posted on his social media site X. Musk last week falsely claimed that Yaxley-Lennon, who is serving an …

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK
3 days, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk says Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to lead Reform UK

The Independent  

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Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims
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1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk will help Reform UK win over young voters and beat the Tories, Nigel Farage claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With rumours swirling of a potentially massive donation to Reform from the world’s richest man, …

Nigel Farage says Elon Musk will help Reform UK beat the Tories as he demands apology for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's 'crazy conspiracy theory' in membership 'fakery' row
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1 week, 5 days ago

Nigel Farage says Elon Musk will help Reform UK beat the Tories as he demands apology for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's 'crazy conspiracy theory' in membership 'fakery' row

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has has heaped praise on Elon Musk while demanding an apology from Kemi Badenoch for accusing Reform UK of faking their membership numbers. It comes after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused Mr Farage of 'fakery' in response to Reform claiming they had surpassed the Tories in signed-up members. Nigel Farage is weighing up 'what action to take' …

Are there really more Reform members than Tories as Nigel Farage claims?
1 week, 5 days ago

Are there really more Reform members than Tories as Nigel Farage claims?

The Independent  

Nigel Farage has called Kemi Badenoch “absolutely disgusting” for accusing him of lying about Reform UK’s membership numbers. Kemi Badenoch’s claim Ms Badenoch accused Mr Farage of “not understanding the digital age” and pursuing a kind of fakery that is easily uncovered. Reform UK’s evidence But Mr Farage was quick to invite one of the “Big Four” consultancy firms to …

Reform UK threatens legal action against Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in membership 'fakery' row - as Nigel Farage blasts 'disgusting' claims
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1 week, 5 days ago

Reform UK threatens legal action against Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in membership 'fakery' row - as Nigel Farage blasts 'disgusting' claims

Daily Mail  

Reform UK today threatened legal action after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused the party of 'fakery' over its membership numbers. A furious row has erupted between Mrs Badenoch and Reform leader Nigel Farage after an online counter indicated Reform now has more than 141,000 members. Reform chairman Zia Yusuf set up a poll among his followers on X, previously known …

Fresh calls for tightening of political donation rules as Elon Musk mulls giving a huge $100m cash injection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fresh calls for tightening of political donation rules as Elon Musk mulls giving a huge $100m cash injection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's looming donation to Reform UK should serve as a 'wake-up call' for a rethink of financing rules, a former member of the elections watchdog has warned. He recently met with Reform leader Nigel Farage and the party's treasurer - property mogul Nick Candy - at Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Elon Musk recently met with Reform leader …

One in five Tory election voters have switched to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK - poll
2 weeks, 5 days ago

One in five Tory election voters have switched to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK - poll

The Independent  

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Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman Dave Pares said Wednesday that work is already underway to “reinforce existing safeguards” against “impermissible proxy donations.” Both the Labour …

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

The Independent  

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Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up U.K. politics
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage’s populist party, a move that could shake up U.K. politics

LA Times  

It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer, in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman Dave Pares said Wednesday that work is already underway to “reinforce existing safeguards” against “impermissible proxy donations.” Both the Labor government and …

Tories fight Reform for Elon Musk's millions: Shadow minister suggests X owner should give them $100m not Farage if he wants to defeat 'woke mind virus' in the UK
3 weeks ago

Tories fight Reform for Elon Musk's millions: Shadow minister suggests X owner should give them $100m not Farage if he wants to defeat 'woke mind virus' in the UK

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk should give the Conservatives a $100million donation instead of handing it to Reform if he wants to defeat the 'woke mind virus' in the UK, a top Tory said today. Mr Farage met X owner Mr Musk at Trump's Florida headquarters on Monday, saying they had discussed money and that there will be 'ongoing negotiations' with the tech …

'Britain needs reform': Elon Musk mulling historic $100 million donation to this UK party
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Britain needs reform': Elon Musk mulling historic $100 million donation to this UK party

Hindustan Times  

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has revealed he is in discussions with tech billionaire Elon Musk about a potential donation to the party, being touted as the “biggest single party donation in British history” if it happens. Farage had an hour-long meeting with Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida's Palm Beach Following an hour-long meeting at Donald …

Farage says he talked money with Musk amid speculation of donation to Reform UK
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farage says he talked money with Musk amid speculation of donation to Reform UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But writing in The Telegraph after the meeting, Mr Farage said Mr Musk described …

Farage’s Reform UK in poll surge as Labour loses support after Starmer reset
1 month ago

Farage’s Reform UK in poll surge as Labour loses support after Starmer reset

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The polling of 1,644 voters took place in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s reset …

Elon Musk responds to claims of $100m donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform party
1 month ago

Elon Musk responds to claims of $100m donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform party

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has responded to reports he is preparing to donate …

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...
1 month ago

Is Elon Musk planning to give Nigel Farage's party $100 mn? He says...

Firstpost  

The Sunday Times sparked speculation over the weekend, citing concerns among “leading businessmen and Conservative Party officials” that Musk was considering a sum for Brexiteer Nigel Farage’s party that could significantly impact British politics, according to a report Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally, October 27, 2024, in New York. AP File After reports suggested that Elon Musk, owner …

DAN HODGES: Truth about Elon Musk's giant donation to Reform... as Labour and Tory insiders reveal to me what they REALLY think of the news
1 month ago

DAN HODGES: Truth about Elon Musk's giant donation to Reform... as Labour and Tory insiders reveal to me what they REALLY think of the news

Daily Mail  

The news Elon Musk is considering donating £80million to Reform to help drive Keir Starmer out of power has been greeted with delight - from within Downing Street. What’s her plan?’ Elon Musk is considering donating £80million to Reform but there is scepticism about whether the cash will ever actually materialise Inside Badenoch’s team there is frustration about the media …

Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK
1 month ago

Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK

The Independent  

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Elon Musk 'could be about to give Nigel Farage $100m' in an attempt to make him next prime minister and hurt Keir Starmer
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk 'could be about to give Nigel Farage $100m' in an attempt to make him next prime minister and hurt Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

After helping to bankroll Donald Trump's crushing 2024 election victory, rumours are now flying that Elon Musk could donate $100m as a 'f*** you Starmer payment' to help make Nigel Farage the next UK Prime Minister. And writing on social media platform X, he appeared to endorse his friend Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Elon Musk appeared to endorse Nigel Farage's …

Can Reform UK ever prove themselves to be serious politicians?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Reform UK ever prove themselves to be serious politicians?

The Independent  

They may like to regard themselves as the rebellious, irreverent, slightly edgy “foxes in the henhouse”, but Reform UK’s MPs are not going to be allowed to get away with that much in the House of Commons. This appears to break Commons rules, as well as looking a bit exploitative on the part of the self-styled “people’s party” in what …

Nigel Farage relinquishes control of Reform UK ahead of ‘coming of age’ party conference
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage relinquishes control of Reform UK ahead of ‘coming of age’ party conference

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage to give up majority of shares in Reform UK Ltd
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage to give up majority of shares in Reform UK Ltd

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage is Britain's highest-paid MP after earning nearly £1.2m a year from GB News (plus £16,500 for saying hello to people on Cameo)
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage is Britain's highest-paid MP after earning nearly £1.2m a year from GB News (plus £16,500 for saying hello to people on Cameo)

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage is thought to be Britain's highest-paid MP after his register of interests revealed he makes almost £1.2million a year from appearing on GB News. Nigel Farage makes almost £1.2million working for GB News as a presenter each year, the parliamentary register of interests shows His earnings outstrip those of Lee Anderson, who is paid £100,000 a year for …

Mapped: Reform won five seats, but made gains in hundreds
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Mapped: Reform won five seats, but made gains in hundreds

The Independent  

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Reform UK’s five MPs arrive for first day in Westminster
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Reform UK’s five MPs arrive for first day in Westminster

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage just 364,474 votes shy of becoming leader of the opposition, analysis shows
6 months ago

Nigel Farage just 364,474 votes shy of becoming leader of the opposition, analysis shows

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage wins Clacton seat as Reform UK makes huge gains
6 months ago

Nigel Farage wins Clacton seat as Reform UK makes huge gains

The Independent  

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'He'll be PM': Reform UK makes bold prediction about party leader Nigel Farage
6 months ago

'He'll be PM': Reform UK makes bold prediction about party leader Nigel Farage

Firstpost  

The hard-right party Reform UK is understood to have considerably eaten into the vote-share of the Conservative Party and harmed its prospects The hard-right Reform UK party has predicted that party leader Nigel Farage will the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the next elections. In an interview with Sky News, Reform UK’s Deputy Leader David Bull said that …

Who are Reform UK? History and beliefs under Nigel Farage
6 months ago

Who are Reform UK? History and beliefs under Nigel Farage

The Telegraph  

Founded in 2021 as a relaunch of the Brexit Party, Reform UK stood neck and neck with the Conservatives throughout the general election campaign. Nigel Farage’s party won several new seats in an election breakthrough that follows his shock decision to take over as leader, walking away with four MPs. Reform faced pivotal change during their campaign with co-founder Mr …

Nigel Farage pledges to run for PM in 2029 as Reform manifesto slated by economists
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage pledges to run for PM in 2029 as Reform manifesto slated by economists

The Independent  

Nigel Farage has parked his tank firmly on Rishi Sunak’s lawn with a manifesto designed to win over disgruntled Tory supporters and an extraordinary prediction he will be prime minister after the 2029 election. open image in gallery Reform UK chairman Richard Tice and party leader Nigel Farage launch ‘Our Contract with You’ in Merthyr Tydfil on Monday IFS deputy …

Holly Valance helps Nigel Farage’s Reform ‘raise £1.5m within days of his return as leader’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Holly Valance helps Nigel Farage’s Reform ‘raise £1.5m within days of his return as leader’

The Independent  

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Reform 'could cost the Tories 28 seats' even though Nigel Farage U-turned on plan to run as an MP as insurgent party's votes threaten to hand constituencies to Labour
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Reform 'could cost the Tories 28 seats' even though Nigel Farage U-turned on plan to run as an MP as insurgent party's votes threaten to hand constituencies to Labour

Daily Mail  

Reform UK could cost the Conservatives up to 28 seats at the general election despite Nigel Farage dodging another bid to become an MP, an analysis has found. Mr Farage's decision was seen as a huge boost to Rishi Sunak as the PM attempts to overhaul Labour's huge poll lead over the Tories over the next six weeks. Reform UK …

What are Reform UK’s chances now Nigel Farage has ducked the election?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What are Reform UK’s chances now Nigel Farage has ducked the election?

The Independent  

Nigel Farage, the founder and owner of Reform UK, the rebranded Brexit Party, has announced he will not be standing for parliament in this election. After five unsuccessful general election attempts and two by-elections, he said: “I will do my bit to help in the campaign, but it is not the right time for me to go any further than …

Cash for seats row as Farage’s party accused of offering Tory MP ‘a lot of money’ to defect
1 year, 1 month ago

Cash for seats row as Farage’s party accused of offering Tory MP ‘a lot of money’ to defect

The Independent  

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Conservative Party rakes in £3.6 million from hedge fund tycoons and finance firms
2 years, 2 months ago

Conservative Party rakes in £3.6 million from hedge fund tycoons and finance firms

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage interview: 'At the end of this campaign the Brexit Party will be a lot bigger than the Conservatives'
5 years, 7 months ago

Nigel Farage interview: 'At the end of this campaign the Brexit Party will be a lot bigger than the Conservatives'

The Telegraph  

It was on Friday December 8 2017 that Nigel Farage began planning his comeback. Mr Farage, using characteristic language, declared in a newspaper article that the "great Brexit betrayal" had begun. He and his cohort are planning to cause maximum disruption in the parliament, where they could eventually form a "blocking majority" with other European parties if other countries follow …

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