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REFORM PARTY’S Stunning WIN Shakes UP England Elections

06 May 2025 — Nigel Farage’s REFORM party pulled off a huge upset in England’s council elections. They won 677 out of 1,641 seats and took control of 10 councils. Reform also grabbed two mayoral victories and made gains in the national parliament during the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. Labour, fresh off a general election win, lost 187 seats to Reform, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and pro-Gaza independents.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer admitted voters punished his party but promised Labour would “go further and faster on the change that people want.” Still, there is no clear plan for what this change will be as splits grow inside Labour.

Far-left MP Nadia Whittome slammed Labour for trying to look tough on immigration. She said their efforts to “out-Farage Farage” only helped boost Reform’s popularity.

Whittome admitted voters are fed up with housing shortages and strained social services caused by mass migration. She argued Labour should target the “ruling class,” not migrants. Former cabinet minister Louise Haigh agreed it was fair for people to be angry about billions spent on migrants while benefits for citizens get cut.

REFORM UK VICTORY Stuns England: Farage’s Bold Promise Ignites Hope for Change

03 May 2025 — Nigel Farage celebrated as his REFORM UK party shocked the nation in England’s local elections. Reform won ten councils, two mayor seats, a parliamentary byelection, and 677 council positions. The BBC said if these results happened in a General Election, Reform could lead the next government.

Farage called this win a “historic landmark” and said the old two-party system is “finished.” He told supporters they would make history again by winning the next General Election. Farage described his party as “agents of change” who are here to stay.

Reform focused on issues like immigration and government waste. Farage warned council workers involved in climate or diversity programs to find new jobs, showing he wants less red tape and more common sense.

Many voters said they were tired of taxpayer money going to migrant housing. Reform’s message connected with people who feel ignored by both Labour and Conservatives.

REFORM UK’S EARTHSHAKING WIN: Voters Reject Old Parties in Historic Election

03 May 2025 — Nigel Farage celebrated Friday night as his REFORM UK party scored big wins in local elections across England. Reform took control of ten councils, won two mayor races, a parliamentary byelection, and grabbed 677 council seats. The BBC said if these results happened nationwide, Reform could lead the next government.

Farage called it a “Reformquake” and told supporters this was a “truly historic landmark” for Britain. For decades, Labour and Conservatives have ruled politics. Now both parties are stunned by Reform’s surge.

Farage promised real change for local government. He warned council workers focused on “climate change initiatives or diversity equity and inclusion” to look for new jobs. Reform campaigned hard on national issues like stopping illegal migration and ending taxpayer-funded migrant housing.

Voters fed up with establishment politics backed Reform’s message. Farage says the party will use this momentum to push even harder at the next General Election — hoping to make history once again.

REFORM UK SHOCKS Nation as Voters Reject Old Parties

30 April 2025 — Nigel Farage’s REFORM UK is shaking up the 2025 local elections in England. More voters are turning away from Labour and the Conservatives. Pollster Sir John Curtice says support for both main parties has dropped below half, with Reform UK ready to grab a big share of votes.

Labour is facing chaos under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. High-profile members like MP Rosie Duffield have quit, saying party leaders care more about “greed and power” than working families. Over 20 Labour councillors in Nottinghamshire have also resigned, blaming lost traditional values.

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are struggling too. People are upset about rising living costs and poor public services. If the party suffers heavy losses, Sunak could face calls to step down — though any surprise wins might help him stay until the next general election.

Reform UK is running more candidates than any other party and focusing on former Labour areas by talking tough on mass migration. Tech billionaire Bassim Haidar just gave £1 million to Reform UK, calling Farage “the leader who can bring this country back to glory” while slamming Conservative tax policies as left-wing.;

BRITAIN’S Election Quake: Voters Reject Old Parties, Farage Surges

29 April 2025 — Britain’s 2025 local elections sent shockwaves through the country. Fed up with rising costs and crime, voters turned away from both Labour and Conservative parties. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made big gains in working-class areas and put forward more candidates than anyone else.

Labour is now in chaos after several top members quit. The Conservatives are getting blamed for higher prices and failing public services. A new voter ID law has people arguing about whether voting is still fair.

Elsewhere, tragedy struck Illinois when a car crash killed four children at an after-school camp. Police say it was a heartbreaking accident — not an attack.

In the U.S., officials deported Venezuelan migrants to Caracas using a rarely used wartime law. This sparked outrage from activists on both sides of the border.

France saw Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement and banned from politics for five years. She says it’s all political payback as her party faces trouble before the 2027 election.

REFORM Party SHOCKS Britain: Voters Abandon Old Parties in Desperate Move

28 April 2025 — Britain’s two main parties are losing their grip. Sir John Curtice, a top pollster, says the country’s political system is breaking down as five parties now fight for votes. Nigel Farage’s REFORM Party is gaining support from both Labour and Conservative voters fed up with the status quo.

Recent polls show REFORM surging as people worry about rising costs and unchecked migration. Fewer than half of voters plan to back Labour or the Conservatives — a record low. Curtice predicts REFORM could win hundreds of seats in Thursday’s local elections, even though they’ve never run such a big campaign before.

REFORM has put forward more candidates than any other party this time — a major win for their team. They’re focusing on working-class communities who feel left behind by Labour’s new focus on city elites and multicultural policies.

This election is the first big challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since his left-wing government took power last July. Only about a third of councils are voting now, with many elections delayed until next year.;

LABOUR PARTY’S Landslide WIN Ends Conservative Rule In UK

05 July 2024 — Britain’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, has pledged to reverse the despair that accumulated over 14 years of Conservative rule. He promises an urgent mission of national renewal after Labour’s landslide victory.

The challenges are significant. Rising poverty, crumbling infrastructure, a lagging economy, and an overstretched National Health Service have led to widespread dissatisfaction. The defeat marks the worst ever for Conservatives in the UK.

Labour will now form the next government amid calls for immediate action to address these pressing issues. Follow AP’s live coverage of the election for more updates on this historic shift in British politics.

BRITISH Election Sees NEW Voter ID LAW in Action

04 July 2024 — Polling stations across the UK opened this morning at 7 AM and will close at 10 PM. Ipsos pollsters are gathering exit poll data to provide an early picture of the election results. Detailed seat-specific results will only be available in the early hours of Friday.

British and Irish citizens, along with some Commonwealth immigrants, are eligible to vote if they are over 18. This election marks the first time voters must show legal identification to cast their ballots in person, a measure aimed at reducing voter fraud. The Electoral Commission has approved 22 forms of ID, including passports and driving licenses.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty were seen voting at Kirby Sigston Village Hall today. Reporting on the election is restricted while polling places are open, with broadcasters banned from discussing outcomes or publishing polls until voting ends. Violating these rules can result in imprisonment for news editors.

LABOUR PARTY Surges Amid UK Election Betting Scandal

29 June 2024 — The U.K. general election on July 4 is approaching, with the Labour Party expected to defeat Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Polls indicate Labour leader Keir Starmer will likely form the next government.

The Conservative campaign has struggled, facing allegations of election betting involving figures close to Sunak. This scandal has further dampened their already lackluster efforts.

In the U.K., the prime minister decides election dates, unlike fixed schedules in countries like the U.S. This unique system has led to a market for predicting election dates and outcomes.

Police officers and Conservative insiders are under investigation for their involvement in this betting scandal, adding another layer of controversy as over 50 countries prepare for elections in 2024.

REFORM UK BLASTS Conservatives For Immigration Failure

24 May 2024 — Reform UK launched its general election campaign by highlighting the Conservative Party’s failure to control immigration. The party, formerly known as Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party, displayed a graph showing a dramatic rise in immigration since 1997.

The Conservatives have been criticized for increasing net migration to one million every 18 months despite promising to reduce it. Reform UK’s campaign material questions who voted for mass migration and accuses both the Conservatives and Labour of failing the public on this issue.

Party leader Richard Rice emphasized that voting for either major party results in socialism, higher taxes, lower wages, and increased immigration. He argued that both parties have governed similarly despite their differing rhetoric.

Rice and deputy Ben Habib criticized decades of decline under both Labour and Conservative governments. They pointed out record-high taxes, government spending, waiting lists, debt levels, and poor public sector outcomes over the past 70 years as evidence of systemic failure.

SUNAK SHOCKS Nation: Calls Surprise Election for July 4

23 May 2024 — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has shocked many by calling a general election for July 4. Known for being thorough and evidence-led, this move contrasts sharply with his usual cautious approach.

Opinion polls suggest that Sunak’s Conservative Party is trailing behind the opposition Labour Party, which could spell trouble for his leadership. Sunak took office in October 2022, replacing Liz Truss after her economic policies caused market turmoil.

Sunak had warned against Truss’s unfunded tax cuts, predicting economic havoc that indeed followed. His rise to power was rapid, becoming Britain’s first leader of color and youngest prime minister in over two centuries at age 42.

Sunak previously served as Treasury chief during the coronavirus pandemic, where he introduced an unprecedented economic support package. Now at age 44, he faces a critical test with this upcoming election amid challenging political landscapes.

LABOUR PARTY Triumphs: Shocking Upset in Special Elections Reshapes UK Political Landscape

21 October 2023 — In a surprising turn of events, Britain’s Labour Party has managed to secure two Parliament seats previously dominated by the Conservatives. This unexpected victory took place in the special elections held in Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire, with a significant number of voters switching their loyalty to Labour.

This win strengthens Labour’s standing as the primary challenger for next year’s national election. It also piles pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to rejuvenate his party’s reputation. Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, proclaimed that his party is “redrawing the political map”.

The victories were marked by Sarah Edwards’ success in Tamworth and Alistair Strathern’s triumph in Mid-Bedfordshire, both overcoming substantial Conservative majorities from 2019. However, it should be noted that voter turnout was relatively low at 36% and 44% respectively. Additionally, these elections took place under unique circumstances due to resignations from former lawmakers.