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Three consequences from the Jenrick defection
The Explainer Both Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage may claim victory, but Jenrick’s move has ‘all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right’
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Reform UK: too many Tories?
Talking Point Can Nigel Farage find balance between recruiting experience and maintaining anti-establishment status?
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People of the year 2025
In the Spotlight The men and women who made the headlines throughout the past year
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Is Labour changing course on Brexit?
Today's Big Question Party sees economic and political benefit to closer ties, as it announces return to Erasmus scheme
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Nigel Farage’s £9mn windfall: will it smooth his path to power?
In Depth The record donation has come amidst rumours of collaboration with the Conservatives and allegations of racism in Farage's school days
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Is a Reform-Tory pact becoming more likely?
Today’s Big Question Nigel Farage’s party is ahead in the polls but still falls well short of a Commons majority, while Conservatives are still losing MPs to Reform
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Nigel Farage: was he a teenage racist?
Talking Point Farage’s denials have been ‘slippery’, but should claims from Reform leader’s schooldays be on the news agenda?
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Will Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms work?
Today's Big Question Making the UK less of a ‘pull factor’ for illegal migrants is a ‘massive long-term battle’, as home secretary sets out toughest measures yet
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The pros and cons of privatising the NHS
Pros and Cons Our free health service is 'in crisis' but there are fears a move to a US-style insurance model could lead to 'a two-tier' system that prioritises profits over patients
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Can Nigel Farage and Reform balance the books?
Today's Big Question Nigel Farage has, for the first time, ‘articulated something resembling a fiscal rule’ that he hopes will win over voters and the markets
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Five takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s historic Caerphilly by-election win
The Explainer The ‘big beasts’ were ‘humbled’ but there was disappointment for second-placed Reform too
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Reform UK: are the ‘cracks’ appearing?
Talking Point Farage’s party continues to dominate the polls but internal squabbles could scupper its quest for power
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Is Labour’s new attack on Brexit foolish or wise?
Today's Big Question Government shifts strategy to take on Nigel Farage’s central role in vote to leave the EU
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The end of ‘golden ticket’ asylum rights
The Explainer Refugees lose automatic right to bring family over and must ‘earn’ indefinite right to remain
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