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Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella sign a “new entente cordiale” to stop the boats - Reform UK
Reform UK · 4 Sept 2026
Robert Jenrick: Reform’s plan to save £80 billion - Reform UK
Reform UK · 3 Sept 2026
Nigel Farage hails Labour’s local government climbdown: “Only Reform backs real democracy” - Reform UK
Reform UK · 7 Sept 2026
Why the silent majority is with Reform - Reform UK
Reform UK · 8 Sept 2026
Richard Tice condemns sanctions imposed by “anti-Jew Burnham government” - Reform UK
Reform UK · 9 Sept 2026
Nigel Farage pays tribute to the “extraordinary” Charlie Kirk - Reform UK
Reform UK · 10 Sept 2026
WATCH: A tribute to Ann Widdecombe - Reform UK
Reform UK · 8 Sept 2026
GB News
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Nottingham balaclava ban: Face coverings to be banned in major British city within days - but burkas will be exempt - GB News
GB News · 9 Sept 2026
Piddington women pen urgent letter to female MPs amid fears they'll be outnumbered 10 to one by 'asylum seekers' - GB News
GB News · 10 Sept 2026
Meghan Markle 'will not return to restricted silhouettes' as Duchess undergoes 'style shift' - GB News
GB News · 11 Sept 2026
Labour refuses to rule out promise to rejoin EU in next manifesto 10 years after Brexit victory - GB News
GB News · 10 Sept 2026
Prince Harry suffers blow as Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games in 'display of loyalty to King Charles' - GB News
GB News · 9 Sept 2026
Police shoot knifeman four times after he stabbed a woman in broad daylight in Luton - GB News
GB News · 9 Sept 2026
Iran spies: Two people arrested in London on suspicion of spying for Iran - GB News
GB News · 10 Sept 2026
Sagal Abdi-Wali: Labour selects Somali refugee as candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election - GB News
GB News · 9 Sept 2026
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The Reform UK Podcast
The official podcast from Reform UK. Tap an episode to listen at the source.
Podcast19 min · 8 Sept 2026Exclusive! - Farage on Pledges, Portsmouth & Policing
Nigel Farage sits down with the Reform UK Podcast for an exclusive interview on the growing political tensions around Britain and Reform’s plans for government.Nigel reflects on the latest protests, Reform’s 100-day pledges and the party’s plans to deliver change, while addressing concerns over migration, asylum claims and allegations of abuse of the system.With Reform having just held its most successful party conference in Birmingham, Nigel reveals what he believes is really at stake — and why Britain needs a transformational government.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast27 min · 7 Sept 2026The First 100 Days
Follow the build-up to Reform UK’s 2026 Party Conference in Birmingham as senior figures film their crucial 100-day pledges. Join us behind the scenes with Suella Braverman at her London home, Richard Tice on a beach in Skegness, Robert Jenrick at Hoxton Docks, and Nigel Farage in Clacton.Reform supporters give their verdict as the pledges are unveiled at a packed NEC, with Tice, Braverman and Jenrick promising to step down if they fail to deliver, while Farage makes clear that failure will not go unanswered!Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast29 min · 31 Aug 2026Reform Conference Countdown!
With Reform UK’s 2026 Party Conference just days away, we find out what makes a Reform event so different.Nigel Farage takes us back to his earliest conference memory, while Sarah Pochin, Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman, Andrew Rosindell and Richard Tice reveal what sets Reform’s conference apart — from the politics and the grassroots to the atmosphere, entertainment and sheer energy.With Reform heading back to the NEC in Birmingham from 3rd–5th September, this is your inside guide to the biggest event in the Reform calendar.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast34 min · 23 Aug 2026Benefits Bombshell! - Reform To End Foreign Welfare Rip-Off
Go behind-the -scenes as Reform UK unveils its radical plan to overhaul the welfare state, including an end to benefits for non-British citizens, a new welfare-to-work scheme, and major reforms to disability claims. In exclusive interviews with podcast host Ray Addison, Shadow Chancellor Robert Jenrick explains the policy and the thinking behind it, while Deputy Leader Richard Tice responds to the public and media reaction. Later, Suella Braverman launches the party’s British Skills Revolution at a painting and decorating firm in Enfield, setting out Reform’s new approach to apprenticeships.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast29 min · 17 Aug 2026“I’m With Nigel!” - Farage Wins Historic By-Election Victory!
On polling day in Clacton, we follow Nigel Farage and the Reform UK campaign from the first moments of voting through to the early hours of the morning. From hundreds of volunteers turning out to knock on doors and get supporters to the polls, to Nigel casting his vote on the longest ballot paper in British parliamentary history, This episode captures the atmosphere on the ground and we hear directly from voters about why they wanted Nigel back as their MP.As the polls close, the campaign moves to Farage Fest - a huge election-night festival complete with live coverage of the count, giant screens, food, drink, music, games, glamping and even a Ferris Wheel. We speak to Reform figures and supporters as the night builds towards the result. At around 2am, Nigel takes to the stage to celebrate his victory and reflect on the campaign. We then get the reaction from supporters - before speaking exclusively to Nigel backstage about his historic win.Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
Podcast49 min · 10 Aug 2026National Security Emergency - Reform Launches Operation Fortress
This week we’re taking you behind the scenes at the launch of Operation Fortress.Reform UK will use the Royal Navy to rescue and return anyone attempting to cross the English Channel illegally. Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf prepare to unveil the plan and explain why they won’t back down if France refuses to take migrants back.We also bring you an exclusive interview with Reform UK Chairman Lee Anderson following his trip to Calais to visit a migrant camp. He reveals what he saw, his encounters with illegal migrants and what happened when French police confronted his team.Plus, we’re back in Clacton with Nigel, speaking to residents about Andy Burnham’s shock decision to take a holiday just days into his new job as Prime Minister.And remember Paul, the homeless man we first spoke to in Episode 15? Weeks later, what does he think of the new Prime Minister’s pledge to end rough sleeping — and has anyone tried to help him?Click HERE to join Reform UKOr use the link belowhttps://www.reformparty.uk/membershipEmail the show: podcast@reformuk.com
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