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Financial investigation into Nigel Farage resumes after by-election win
The by-election was held yesterday (13 August), with the Reform UK leader securing 22,239 votes
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Zack Polanski says he ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ over Nigel Farage guillotine post
Speaking on BBC Newsnight, the Green Party leader explained the image appeared on his account by mistake after he accepted a collaboration request on Instagram
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Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears
Joshua Kerry appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with murdering the former Conservative minister
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Bake Off’s Prue Leith says she fears for Reform MP son Danny Kruger after Ann Widdecombe’s death
The Great British Bake Off judge spoke about her concerns during an interview with Times Radio, days after Widdecombe's death
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Essex Reform UK leader says Pride library books could be ‘upsetting’ for parents
Peter Harris said the council is reviewing its policy on themed displays after several libraries continued marking Pride Month
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Boy George slams Suella Braverman as ‘dangerous’ in row over puberty blockers to trans youth
George slated the politician as "misinformed, ignorant and right wing in the most hideously smug manner"
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Nigel Farage steps down as MP: What does it mean for Reform UK and his chances of becoming Prime Minister?
The controversial politician said it's down to his constituents in Clacton to be the "judges" of his actions
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I went to Clacton Pride in Nigel Farage’s constituency – here’s what I found
After struggling to persuade anyone to join the trip, Daniel Lismore set out alone to see what life was really like for LGBTQ+ people in one of Britain's most talked about constituencies
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St Helens Borough Council no longer celebrates Pride under Reform UK
“I am also deeply concerned that Pride has become affiliated with harmful transgender ideology," claimed St Helens Borough Council leader George Woodward
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Protestors gather after Reform UK stops London borough Pride flag tradition
Opposition parties, unions, and community groups organised a Pride Month event outside Havering’s Town Hall in a display of defiance
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Reform UK urges Essex libraries to scale back Pride content
"What possible reason is there not to display Pride promotional material," said Save Our Libraries Essex
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Durham Pride will go ahead despite funding cuts by Reform UK
Trade unions including the TUC, Durham Miners Association and Equity led fundraising efforts to ensure the event could continue
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Russell T Davies says Reform UK and ‘march of the right’ inspired dystopian Channel 4 drama Tip Toe (EXCLUSIVE)
The It’s a Sin creator spoke about the politically charged thriller for Alan Cumming's cover feature, ahead of the show's 31 May premiere
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Reform UK councillor resigns following reports of performing in gay porn
“We have always been transparent about it and are not ashamed of what we do," Stephen Mousdell said on adult content he created with his partner
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What It Feels Like for a Girl stars slam ‘hideous’ Reform UK election surge at TV BAFTAs (EXCLUSIVE)
"Everyone's going to feel a little bit more ostracised, queer or not, person of colour or not," Hannah Jones tells Attitude
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Can you be queer and vote Reform UK? Four voices offer their take
As questions swirl about values, voting and what community really means in 2026, one thing is clear: queerness doesn’t automatically equal consensus
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Former drag performer is elected as Reform UK councillor and immediately calls for Pride funding cuts
"All councils should stop funding Pride events that bring little value to social inclusion," Michael Felse said after his election victory
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Nigel Farage pledges to deny asylum seekers access to NHS HIV treatment
"This is a national health service. It is not an international health service," said Farage
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London’s House Against Hate protest draws 500,000 as Zack Polanski and Bimini rally against UK far right
"We are here for our migrant communities, for our trans communities, for the Palestinians," said Polanski
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Nigel Farage defends Reform UK’s Malcolm Offord over homophobic joke about George Michael’s partner
"This sort of po-faced, purism attitude to anything anyone's ever said when they're with a group of mates, frankly, is ridiculous," said Farage