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Christopher Harborne’s record gift revealed in Electoral Commission figures prompts renewed calls for cap on political donationsUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage’s Reform UK party has received a £9m donation from Christopher Harborne, a lea…
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereNigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, said that in Essex county council elections were postponed. He said district councils were being replaced with a new “pretty amorphous unitary authority”. …
It comes after major policies such as freeze on income tax thresholds were reported in chaotic build-up to budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe Treasury has launched an inquiry into autumn budget leaks after a chaotic buildup to Rachel Reeves’s econ…
Exclusive: Former union bosses and Labour staffers on list as prime minister aims to balance chamberKeir Starmer is putting the finishing touches to a list of dozens of new peerages aimed at strengthening Labour’s hand in the Lords, with Rachel Reeves’…
Leader says electoral deal now would cost his party votes but he aims to continue winning over defectorsNigel Farage has said Reform UK is aiming for a “reverse takeover” of the Conservatives, after some donors claimed he would be open to a formal pact…
This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereThis is from Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, on Nigel Farage’s denial of the FT story. (See 9.33am.)A handy reminder that in 2019 Farage did a deal to put Boris Johnson in N…
One donor tells FT that Reform leader described an agreement as ‘inevitable’, despite denials from both sidesNigel Farage has told donors he expects a deal or merger between his Reform UK party and the Conservatives before the next general election.Ref…
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner will lay an amendment on Wednesday to speed up the workers rights’ bill, after “considerable anger” that unelected Lords forced the watering dow…
Richard Hughes says he is stepping down in order to restore confidence in organisationQ: Yesterday you said Rachel Reeves was lying. Today you are saying she gave out false information. Are you still accusing her of being a liar?Badenoch replies: “Yes….
Conservative leader said the chancellor acts ‘like she’s still at school’ and claimed that her speech was reactiveLabour MPs have said they believe Keir Starmer’s leadership is safe until at least the May elections, after a budget that avoided any majo…