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LatestJeremy Corbyn's party eyes London Mayor 2028 election
Jeremy Corbyn's political party, Your Party, is considering fielding a candidate in the 2028 London Mayoral election. The party aims to establish branches in two-thirds of London's boroughs soon. Reform UK has already named its candidate.
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Courts · HounslowHounslow Reform councillors face scrutiny over comments
Hounslow councillors from Reform UK have been featured in an undercover report making controversial statements regarding the death penalty for grooming gang perpetrators, the concept of slavery, and allegations about King Charles. An internal party investigation into two councillors concluded with no further action.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 68
Courts · HounslowHounslow Reform Councillor Filmed Making 'Slave' Remark
Hounslow Reform councillor Conrad Brown was secretly filmed by an ITV investigation making remarks about slavery. He claims the comment was a flippant joke, not reflective of his views, and that the footage was intended to entrap him.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Courts · Bromley
Bromley Councillor Dean Miller faces calls to resign after alleged comments
Bromley councillor Dean Miller has resigned from Reform UK after being covertly filmed making alleged remarks about King Charles and ethnic communities. Local political parties are now calling for his resignation from Bromley Council.
Bromley4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 
Courts · HounslowReform UK councillors filmed making controversial remarks
Two Reform UK councillors in Hounslow, Adam Parkins and David Kerr, have been filmed making controversial comments during an ITV investigation. Councillor Kerr suggested parties need to appear 'palatable' to voters to secure power, while Councillor Parkins stated that controversial actions should be done without announcement. Reform UK has initiated investigations into inappropriate behaviour.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Crime Data · Bromley
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller filmed making racist comments
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller has been secretly recorded making racist and misogynistic comments, including referring to black children as 'animals' and claiming King Charles is a Muslim. The revelations have prompted calls for immediate action from party leader Nigel Farage.
Bromley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 65 - Courts · Bromley
Bromley Councillor Resigns from Reform UK After Alleged Racist Remarks
Bromley councillor Dean Miller has resigned from the Reform UK party following allegations of making racist remarks about black children and King Charles. The claims emerged from an undercover investigation by ITV.
Bromley3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 55 
Crime Data · CamdenCamden 'second most crime-ridden' area of London, claims Reform UK candidate
Reform UK's candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, Pete Newman, has stated that Camden is the second most crime-ridden area in London. He cited a 20% rise in weapon offences and four murders in the last 12 months, alongside claims about police station closures.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonHillingdon Reform leader's Facebook comment sparks controversy
A controversial Facebook comment by Hillingdon Reform UK leader Cllr Sophie Dror, posted after a machete attack in Uxbridge, has drawn criticism. The comment, 'import the 3rd world you get the 3rd world', was stated by Cllr Dror to be about immigration policy, not the incident.
Hillingdon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
Farage interviewed over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was interviewed last month by the parliamentary commissioner for standards regarding a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The investigation centres on whether the donation, exceeding Commons declaration thresholds, was political.
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Courts · HillingdonHillingdon councillor faces backlash over "import the 3rd world" comment
Hillingdon councillor Sophie Dror has faced accusations of "stoking hatred" after posting "import the 3rd world you get the 3rd world" in a social media group following a machete attack in Cowley.
Hillingdon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Policing · City of London
Reform UK candidate vows to run London like ‘Tokyo on steroids’
Reform UK mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to transform London into a high-tech hub, promising to reduce police bureaucracy, automate public transport, and streamline housing development if elected in 2028.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · London
Reform candidate blames Labour for dividing Londoners
Reform UK's candidate for London Mayor in 2028, Laila Cunningham, has accused the Labour party of dividing Londoners by race and religion. She claims government policies have fostered division, contributing to increases in reported hate crimes across the capital.
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Reform UK candidate vows to double police numbers
Reform UK Mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to double the number of visible police officers on London streets and reverse cuts to front counter hours. She also outlined plans to automate the Tube network and streamline planning processes, aiming to make London a safer and more efficient city.
City of London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 65 
LatestRobert Jenrick confronts alleged shoplifter in Brixton
Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick confronted an alleged shoplifter in Brixton, south London. Mr Jenrick told the man that shoplifting increases prices for everyone. The incident was filmed and shared on social media.
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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.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
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.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
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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