In Blair’s old seat, the regulars agree: ‘Corbyn doesn’t understand us here’
They come from pit families with strong military ties – and it was patriotism that made them switch their vote for the first time It came as no surprise that… Read more »
Category: Nigel Farage
General election: Party leaders cross country in final push for votes – live news
Labour and the Conservatives in scramble for votes on the final day of campaigning Poll: hung parliament a possibility | Latest opinion poll tracker Election candidates: who is running in… Read more »
General election: McDonnell admits antisemitism has hurt Labour campaign – live news
Follow events on the last Sunday of the campaign as Boris Johnson refuses to say he’ll stand down should Tories lose 10.55am GMT PA Media picks up on the very… Read more »
General election: Four Brexit party MEPs abandon Farage and urge voters to back Tories instead – live news
Parties out in force during final stretch ahead of 12 December vote, after two days of Nato drama 10.40am GMT Boris Johnson is giving an interview to ITV’s This Morning…. Read more »
Question Time leaders special: Sturgeon faces audience after Corbyn says he would be neutral on Brexit – live news
Labour leader commits to remaining neutral in a second referendum on Brexit as party leaders appear on BBC Question Times leaders’ special running order McDonnell rejects claims Labour would leave… Read more »
Farage under fire for conspiracy claims linked to antisemitism
Brexit party leader tells evangelical Christian TV channel of threat from ‘globalists’ and mass migration Nigel Farage has faced renewed criticism for discussing tropes and conspiracy theories associated with the… Read more »
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash in ITV election debate over ‘NHS for sale’ claim – live news
Follow live as prime minister and Labour leader take part in first TV clash of the campaign Full guide to tonight’s TV debate Johnson and Corbyn locked in unpopularity contest,… Read more »
Watchdog bans Burger King tweet about ‘milkshaking’ Nigel Farage
ASA says tweet condoned antisocial behaviour of throwing milkshakes at politicians A Burger King tweet has been banned by the advertising watchdog for condoning antisocial behaviour and encouraging political protesters… Read more »
Brexit: ‘Not surprising’ people are angry with MPs, says Dominic Cummings – live news
PM’s adviser says some politicians have failed to respect referendum result, ‘what do you expect to happen?’ Johnson urged to calm Commons ‘inferno of rhetoric’ Polly Toynbee: Johnson defied democratic… Read more »
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out suspending parliament again
PM says adverse supreme court ruling would not stop him proroguing parliament again Boris Johnson has refused to rule out suspending parliament again if the supreme court rules on Tuesday… Read more »
Brexit: Claim Boris Johnson suspended parliament to ‘stymie’ MPs untenable, supreme court told – live news
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including day two of the supreme court hearing to decide if Boris Johnson’s five-week suspension of parliament was lawful Lunchtime… Read more »
Nigel Farage offers Boris Johnson no-deal Brexit election pact
Proposal includes giving Brexit party and Conservatives a free run in 80-90 constituencies Latest Brexit developments – live updates Boris Johnson has been publicly offered a non-aggression pact by Nigel… Read more »
Boris Johnson still ahead in the polls – but by how much?
Surveys at end of last week suggest election outcomes could range from Tory landslide to hung parliament Latest political developments – live updates It may have been one of the… Read more »
Nigel Farage attacks Harry and Meghan, jokes about ‘overweight’ Queen Mother
Exclusive: Brexit party leader labels Duke of Sussex ‘terrifying’ while disparaging Queen Mother in Sydney CPAC speech Nigel Farage has derided the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their “irrelevant”… Read more »
Donald Trump’s ‘go back’ comments were ‘genius’, says Nigel Farage
Brexit leader admits racist remarks about congresswomen made him feel uncomfortable but says they were shrewd Nigel Farage has described Donald Trump’s “go back” comments aimed at four congresswomen of… Read more »
Boris Johnson prepares to enter Downing St and name cabinet – live news
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May’s formal resignation as remainers refuse to serve under new PM An ambition fulfilled – but what next… Read more »
Theresa May makes coded attack on Boris Johnson in final speech
Outgoing PM takes aim at absolutism and bemoans ‘tribal bitterness’ in last major act In a defensive final speech of her premiership, Theresa May has taken a coded swipe at… Read more »
How Brexit party won Euro elections on social media – simple, negative messages to older voters
Analysis highlights key to success of Farage party and identifies dozens of pro-Brexit bot accounts The Brexit party used simple messaging, an active social media presence and a “overwhelmingly negative”… Read more »
Video reveals Steve Bannon links to Boris Johnson
Far-right activist claimed he helped with Boris Johnson’s resignation speech as foreign secretary Boris Johnson under fire over row with partner as top Tories raise fears New evidence suggesting close… Read more »
MEPs create biggest far-right group in European parliament
ID’s influence doubtful, however, after falling short of aim of being third biggest bloc Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini’s MEPs have joined forces with anti-immigration parties across Europe to… Read more »
Boris Johnson: Tories must deliver Brexit or face extinction
Speaking at a private hustings, Johnson told party members he is the man to put Farage ‘back in his box’ Boris Johnson has warned the Conservative party it is facing… Read more »
‘Fighting for freedom’: inside the leave protest on what would have been Brexit day
Parliament Square rallies buoy Brexit supporters as Theresa May’s deal defeated once more Pro-Brexiters block roads in London chanting ‘bye bye EU’ The Brexit view from Richmond, North Yorkshire It… Read more »
Leader of Nigel Farage’s party resigns over anti-Islam messages
Catherine Blaiklock sent racist posts and retweeted those of far-right figures before joining Brexit party The leader of the new pro-Brexit party backed by Nigel Farage abruptly resigned on Wednesday… Read more »
Mueller seeking more details on Nigel Farage, key Russia inquiry target says
Exclusive: Jerome Corsi to Guardian – ‘They asked about Nigel’ Key Brexit figure Farage has denied involvement with Russia Robert Mueller is seeking more information about Nigel Farage for his… Read more »
‘A Farage in every country’: Barnier warns of existential threat to EU
Brexit negotiator urges pro-EU forces to defend the fragile union against populist forces The European Union’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has called on pro-EU forces to defend the fragile union… Read more »
Arron Banks faces new claims of misleading MPs over Brexit
Leaked messages ‘show undeclared links’; emails ‘contradict statements to MPs’ The controversial businessman Arron Banks may have misled parliament over links between his pro-Brexit campaign and his insurance business during… Read more »