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Courts · BarnetFormer Barnet Council leader arrested, replaced as Reform UK chief
Dan Thomas, former leader of Barnet Council, has been replaced as head of Reform UK in Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling behaviour. He denies any wrongdoing and was bailed pending further enquiries.
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Courts · BarnetDan Thomas steps down as Reform UK Wales leader after arrest
Dan Thomas, who previously led Barnet Council, has resigned as leader of Reform UK in Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He was released without charge.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan takes House of Lords seat after calling for its abolition
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to be sworn into the House of Lords as Lord Khan of Tooting. The move follows his previous calls for the upper chamber's abolition, drawing criticism from Reform UK's London mayoral candidate.
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Crime Data · City of LondonRichard Tice questioned over £72m Reform UK donations
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice faced scrutiny over two £36 million donations. He could not specify when the donors, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, returned to the UK, a detail potentially relevant to new legislation.
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Crime Data · LondonA third of Britons believe London has 'no-go areas'
A survey found that 34 per cent of UK adults believe 'no-go' areas exist in London, and many overestimate crime rates and the city's Muslim population. Researchers suggest public perception is based on 'different facts'.
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Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces criminal probe over donation rule allegations
Reform UK is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police following allegations of breaching donation rules concerning foreign funding. The probe follows a Channel 4 News broadcast and involves the Met's Special Enquiry Team.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police probe Reform UK over foreign donation claims
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK concerning allegations of breaches of foreign donation rules. The probe follows a report by Channel 4 News alleging senior party figures discussed disguising foreign funds, with leader Nigel Farage filmed by undercover reporters.
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Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
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Crime Data · City of LondonReform UK Suspends Figures Amid Foreign Donation Allegations
Two senior figures within Reform UK have been suspended following allegations that senior party members discussed disguising foreign donations. Leader Nigel Farage admitted the party would make mistakes, acknowledging the financial controversy could concern voters.
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Community Safety · HaveringReform UK must prove competence in Havering, says Assembly Member
Reform UK must leverage its control of Havering Council to demonstrate competence and stability to Londoners, according to Assembly Member Alex Wilson. The party secured 39 out of 55 seats in the borough, its first council leadership in the capital.
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Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces funding law breach claims
Nigel Farage and two Reform UK officials are facing claims they breached political party funding laws. The allegations follow an undercover investigation by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim.
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LatestReform UK faces police probe over alleged donation rules breach
Reform UK is under police investigation following allegations of breaching political donation rules. Undercover reporters posed as foreign donors who paid for three polls costing £32,500, which is prohibited under electoral law. The party denies any wrongdoing, calling it a hoax.
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Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism probe into Farage firebomb attack reopened after IOPC referral
Counter-terrorism officers have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home after admitting errors in the original probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now examining the conduct of a Counter-Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral by the Met.
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LatestRecord 230 migrants arrive in Dover in single Channel crossing
A single boat carrying 230 migrants arrived in Dover early Monday, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July. The Home Office said crossings are down 43% this year but called the smugglers’ tactics reckless. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called it a national security emergency.
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