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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Who are the candidates vying to be the next MP

Voters in Gorton and Denton are participating in a by-election where Labour, the Green Party, and Reform are competing for the MP seat.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

The Gorton and Denton by-election in the UK is witnessing a competitive race involving Labour, Reform, and the Greens under concerns of irregular voting practices.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

Voters in Gorton and Denton head to the polls for a significant by-election contested by Labour, Reform, and the Greens, with Labour holding the seat for nearly a century.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Live Results as Council Dismisses Family Voting Claims

The Gorton and Denton by-election features a close contest between Labour's Angeliki Stogia and Reform's Matt Goodwin amidst allegations of illegal voting practices.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andy Burnham has key message for voters in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urged voters in Gorton and Denton to support Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia and reject the divisive politics of Reform during a final campaign push.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Psychologist breaks down SEND White Paper and what it will mean for parents

A psychologist analyzes the government’s new SEND White Paper, which proposes substantial reforms affecting special education needs and disabilities in England.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

By-elections in the UK – an important test for the Labour Prime Minister

The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, faces a crucial by-election in Greater Manchester, with polls indicating a tight race against Reform UK and the Green Party candidates.

Feb 26 • 09:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour must search its conscience if Reform wins Gorton and Denton, says Green leader

The Green party leader asserts a close competition with Reform UK in Gorton and Denton byelection, urging Labour to reflect on its strategies if Reform wins the seat.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Greens against UK Reform: 'It's about Hate or Hope'

The Green Party in the UK is optimistic about a by-election in a historically Labour constituency, leveraging public sentiment following the successes of Nigel Farage.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour

A Gorton byelection victory for Reform UK's Matt Goodwin could indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment, reinforcing Farage's polling strength.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KEIR STARMER: 'By-election fight against Reform is a battle for the soul of the nation'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the significance of the Gorton & Denton by-election as a crucial moment for the political direction of the UK, urging voters to reject Reform UK.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer urges voters to 'strike a blow against hate' in crunch by-election

Keir Starmer calls on voters to defeat Reform party in an important by-election that could impact Labour's long-held seat in Gorton and Denton.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Do you agree with Gordon Brown that Reform will 'plunge kids into poverty'? Take our poll

Gordon Brown warns that a potential Reform government could reintroduce the two-child benefit limit, risking poverty for many children in the UK.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin will not face sanctions over byelection leaflet error

Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin will not be sanctioned for a leaflet error due to a high court ruling, which found the omission of the party's imprint was an inadvertent mistake.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PM slams Farage in furious PMQs row after Reform chief backs call for MP to 'be shot'

During PMQs, Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning a council leader's inflammatory comments about MP Natalie Fleet.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win

As the Gorton and Denton byelection campaign concludes, a new poll indicates a tight race between the Green party, Labour, and Reform UK.

Feb 25 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry

New Zealand's government plans to abolish its environment ministry, raising concerns about weakened environmental protections amid efforts to reduce bureaucracy.

Feb 25 • 01:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections

Reform UK has announced intentions to revoke key legislation related to workers' rights and tenant protections, drawing criticism from unions and renters' groups.

Feb 24 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Brown's chilling warning on Reform in major intervention

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns that Nigel Farage's Reform UK will revert Britain to policies that exacerbate child poverty, advocating for the abolition of a controversial benefit limit.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Brown: 'Reform will force children back to poverty - parents now have a choice'

Gordon Brown argues that proposed reforms by the Reform UK party could push children back into poverty while highlighting the positive impact of Labour's changes on families in the Gorton and Denton constituencies.

Feb 24 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform UK suspends by-election campaigner over social media posts

Reform UK's interim campaign manager, Adam Mitula, has been suspended for making racist and misogynistic posts on social media.

Feb 24 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Reform show whose side its on with power grab for bad bosses and rogue landlords'

Reform UK's new proposals threaten to undermine workers' and tenants' rights while favoring employers and landlords.

Feb 24 • 15:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform's Danny Kruger criticizes UK's 'totally unregulated sexual economy'

UK MP Danny Kruger criticizes the country's unregulated sexual economy and advocates for policies to encourage family growth and marriage.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage 'mask off' as Reform offers lifeline to bad bosses and rogue landlords

Nigel Farage's political party, Reform, faces criticism for proposing the repeal of worker protections and tenant rights legislation.

Feb 24 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’

The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage unveils 'war on working people' with plot to slash protections - key points

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have announced plans to roll back worker and tenant protections, provoking outrage from unions and political opponents.

Feb 24 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK

A UK mayor has sought collaboration with an American oil executive to explore fracking opportunities in Lincolnshire, amid previous bans due to safety concerns.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog

The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump’s scramble to fix his crumbling tariff strategy sows global chaos and confusion

The article discusses Donald Trump's efforts to reform his tariff strategy amid legal challenges, which have led to global uncertainty and market pressures.

Feb 24 • 02:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer warns of 'descent into hostility' if Reform wins crunch by-election

Keir Starmer has warned that a victory for Reform in an upcoming by-election could lead to increased national tensions.

Feb 23 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform accused of 'grotesque authoritarian cruelty' over Trump-style ICE force plot

Reform UK faces criticism for proposing a deportation command inspired by the US ICE agency.

Feb 23 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Reform UK wants to establish a deportation office in Britain styled after the American ICE

Reform UK proposes the creation of a deportation office in the UK, modeled after America's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Feb 23 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Multi-billion plan for schools unveiled as children in Year 2 onwards to get new system

A multi-billion pound investment is set to reform mainstream schools by enhancing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 23 • 17:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘We will impose a ban on visas from Pakistan’, big announcement by the party in the UK

The Reform UK party has announced plans to ban visas from Pakistan and other countries if they win power, alongside a proposed deportation strategy targeting hundreds of thousands of immigrants annually.

Feb 23 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents? – podcast

The podcast discusses the UK government's planned overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system and its reception among MPs and parents.

Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Could Farage bring ICE to the UK? – The Latest

Reform UK plans to establish a 'UK Deportation Command' similar to the U.S. ICE agency for mass deportations if elected, which has drawn criticism from Labour as divisive.

Feb 23 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I confronted Farage over one of his key policies - Reform has a big problem

The article discusses a confrontation with Nigel Farage regarding his immigration policies and the challenges facing his party, Reform UK.

Feb 23 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK's ICE-style deportation plan condemned as 'sadistic'

Reform UK proposes an ICE-style deportation agency that has drawn severe backlash for its perceived harshness.

Feb 23 • 15:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tories plan to cut university places and double apprenticeships in funding reform

The Conservative Party plans to reduce university admissions by 100,000 and increase funding for apprenticeships, aiming to streamline educational paths and save government spending.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform unveils Donald Trump-style ICE plans - all the worst points from key announcement

Reform UK has announced controversial immigration plans inspired by Donald Trump's ICE agency, which include the detention of large numbers of migrants and the revocation of indefinite leave to remain.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

13 bombshell changes to schools from new SEND support and classroom shake-up

New plans have been announced in the UK to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in schools, focusing on greater support and inclusivity for students.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live

The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional £4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition

Bill Kelty criticized the Australian government for its lack of ambition in tax reform during a parliamentary inquiry, advocating for significant changes to the capital gains tax.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

As Pauline Hanson’s One Nation roars back, what can Australia learn from the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK?

The resurgence of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party in Australia mirrors the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK, prompting speculation about political trajectories and implications for leadership.

Feb 22 • 22:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Immigration debate 'fact-free zone' as Reform UK warns of 'invasion'

The UK immigration debate is criticized for lacking factual basis, as a survey reveals widespread misconceptions about migration numbers.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say

Reform UK proposes the establishment of an agency akin to ICE for deportations, along with the cancellation of indefinite leave to remain for many individuals, sparking controversy and political pushback from the Labour party.

Feb 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The pressure is building on government to reform student loan repayments

The UK government faces increasing pressure to reform student loan repayments amid a Labour rebellion over a three-year freeze on repayment thresholds.

Feb 22 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plans to expedite support for children with special educational needs in England under a new government overhaul.

Feb 22 • 11:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Key update on Plan B student loans as minister 'sees issue'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has acknowledged the widespread concerns about Plan B student loans and indicated a willingness to review the system without committing to specific reforms.

Feb 22 • 11:47 UTC

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