Nigel Farage said in 2022 that MPs defecting to another party and then refusing to call a by-election was “no go, it’s not right, it is dishonorable” So where are the by-elections for all those MPs who have now joined Reform?

The IMF thinks the UK economy is heading for the worst decade since the 1920s. Unless we get the government to act soon, the IMF will be right. 99-percent.org/rewiring-the...

BREAKING: Two Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee have written to Peter Mandelson asking him to attend an interview with the committee about "the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein". Mandelson has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing related to Epstein

'Critical incident' declared at Nottingham University Hospitals More than half of the adult beds are currently taken by patients who are over 80 amid “significant demand" on A&E services news.sky.com/story/critic...

Nigel Farage said in 2022 that MPs defecting to another party and then refusing to call a by-election was “no go, it’s not right, it is dishonorable” So where are the by-elections for all those MPs who have now joined Reform?

#ITVYouthTracker EU referendum voting intention for 16-25 year olds ✅🇪🇺 Join the EU: 83% ❌🇪🇺 Stay out of the EU: 17% @Savanta_UK for ITV Youth Tracker, Sample Size: 1,040 UK based 16-25 year-olds, Fieldwork 4-9 February 2026

Vaping will be banned in cars carrying children, as well as in playgrounds and outside schools, under new government plans. news.sky.com/story/vaping...

According to Defend Our Juries more than 2,700 people have been arrested since proscription took effect – most of them for holding placards saying “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action” – accused of offences under section 13 of the Terrorism Act www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

BREAKING: Statement from the Met Police in response to the High Court ruling today that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful

The European Court of Human Rights has dealt with over 430,000 applications in the last 10 years. Less than 2% of those related to immigration. And more than 90% of THOSE were dismissed by the Court. Check out our new factsheet on migration and the ECHR👇 🔗 go.coe.int/MJ3B2

BREAKING: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has put out a statement in response to the High Court ruling that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful saying she “will fight this judgment in the Court of Appeal”

BREAKING: In a massive blow to the Home Office, the High Court has ruled that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...

New proposals that would force poorly paid migrant workers to wait longer for earned settlement are nothing more than an assault on working-class people www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trump 'guts climate laws' by abandoning acceptance that greenhouse gases endanger health news.sky.com/story/trump-...

This is shocking. Cost of living crisis laid bare as almost half of Britons ‘have under £25 left at end of week’ Majority of UK adults forced to make difficult choices, with almost two-thirds found to be cutting back on essentials like food and heating www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Plan 2 student loan interest is unfair, says Lucy Powell Deputy Labour leader says her son is in ‘egregious’ scheme under which many graduates face repayments that allow the debt to grow www.thetimes.com/money/family...

🚨Gorton and Denton by-election PLEASE DON’T BE TAKEN IN BY THE DIVISIVE POLITICS OF REFORM

NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed In 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

The hospital waiting list in England has dropped to its lowest level in nearly three years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Please don’t fall for the divisive politics of Reform

Jeez. Just listen to this from Nigel Farage. As a country we are so much better than this. Remember immigration has benefited the UK by filling critical skill & labour shortages - in fact without immigrants our public services - particularly health & social care would not be able to function

“One of the most egregious myths surrounding immigration is the idea that immigrants act as a drain on the public finances when in fact the complete opposite is true and immigration has fostered innovation and enriched cultural diversity”

“We will back you. We will defend you. We will fight with you in this new era of threat and hard power” Defence Secretary John Healey has a clear message for #NATO Allies as he arrives in Brussels

“I’ve said it time & time again - we need to leave the ECHR” says Reforms candidate Matt Goodwin The ECHR protects us all. The rights within it – firmly implanted into UK law by the Human Rights Act – are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice

Families of nurses and carers have said they fear being torn apart under an immigration crackdown by the government condemned as “an act of economic vandalism” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash Labour’s Steve Reed today unveils legislation to stop foreign donors interfering with UK politics - while also letting 16 and 17 year olds vote in elections for the first time 👏 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Rachel Reeves promises to lower student loan costs by tackling inflation 'By getting inflation down, we can also reduce the interest on student loans and I think that will make a big difference in making that more affordable’ Not sure students will see it that way

Peter Mandelson will be stripped of peerage under major new law after Commons recess www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

BREAKING. The Government has announced NHS workers will get 3.3% pay rise from April Health unions have criticised the amount “as another below-inflation pay award.” Inflation rose to 3.4%in December, the latest figure www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Our response to the publication of the Representation of the People Bill 👇 🔗 www.faircomment.co.uk/p/statement-...

'I will lower student loan costs by cutting inflation,' Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises. I’m not sure students will see it that way www.itv.com/news/2026-02...

The Elections Bill is really very thin on political finance. Some loopholes closed, some warm words, but still unlimited political donations. That's why we're working with @38degrees.bsky.social to call for a cap on donations Please sign and share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BREAKING: ‘We can't turn things around overnight, but we have created the conditions now for the economy to grow and it is doing just that.' Chancellor Rachel Reeves reacts to the ONS figures that report a growth of 0.1% for the final quarter of 2025

Nigel Farage said in 2022 that MPs defecting to another party and then refusing to call a by-election was “no go, it’s not right, it is dishonorable” So where are the by-elections for all those MPs who have now joined Reform?

Angela Rayner calls for the Government to create a Minister for Nightlife "We need to do better. We need to recognise the value of this industry economically, culturally, socially"

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said he is "sorry that my choice or language has offended some people" after facing criticism for his claims that immigrants had "colonised" the UK. www.itv.com/news/2026-02...

BREAKING: 'The Prime Minister is a man of decency and integrity' Streeting says he will be putting his 'shoulder to the wheel' to 'support' the PM The Health Secretary added that he 'trusts' Starmer to 'deal with the toxic culture' in No.10

Nigel Farage said in 2022 that MPs defecting to another party and then refusing to call a by-election was “no go, it’s not right, it is dishonorable” So where are the by-elections for all those MPs who have now joined Reform?

BREAKING: Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells ITV News “Wes Streeting said yesterday he was wrong in his text messages to Peter Mandelson because the economy has grown this year… we’ve got the right economic plan & it’s beginning to deliver for people in our country & we will be sticking to that plan”

Dire 'Windrush-style scandal' warning as migration plans spark backlash Unison has warned that a controversial migration shake-up will lead to a Windrush-style scandal as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans changes to settlement rules www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made the case for a deeper trade relationship with the EU, describing it as "the biggest prize" 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country one might question whether he is the patriot we need to comment on this issue' Home Office minister Jake Richards speaks to #BBCBreakfast Ratcliffe claimed UK had been "colonised by immigrants"

BREAKING: Addressing the comments made by Jim Ratcliffe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice Jake Richards tells Sky’ Sophy Ridge “the language used around colonization is ugly and actually quite offensive and frankly wrong”

BREAKING: Any child caught in possession of a knife will receive intensive, quick supervision and tailored support. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice Jake Richards gives more detail to Sky’s Sophy Ridge

In 2022 Nigel Farage said “When I was leader of UKIP I had several conservative members of parliament who wanted to defect & sit as UKIP. I said to all of them the only acceptable way you can do that is to resign your seat and hold a by-election” Where are the by-elections now?

BREAKING: Figures just released by the Office for National Statistics show that the UK economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of last year - that's from October to December. This new figure is in line with what economists had predicted

“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston “Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski

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Giving voters the right to have a say on an MPs defection is vital to restoring trust in our politics - and isn’t that exactly what the government has pledged to do