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Zia Yusuf’s post about Camden council leader is ‘straightforward racism’, says minister

Senior Reform UK figure has faced criticism within party after post about Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee Labour has accused Reform’s Zia Yusuf of “straightforward racism” after he suggested the party’s frontrun…

Minister accuses Reform's Zia Yusuf of 'straightforward racism' over remark about London by-election contender

Reform’s home affairs spokesman was criticised for a tweet about Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee from Somalia and the leader of Camden council

Undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform, admits Nigel Farage – UK politics live

The Reform UK leader is under pressure after senior aides appeared to plot how to bypass electoral laws on foreign donations Sagal Abdi-Wali arrived in Camden as a child refugee from Somalia. She has worked for more tha…

Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms

Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.

Minister says no bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid job cut reports

The firm is expected to formally announce a major redundancy programme on Monday.

Andy Burnham joins King and Queen at church service in Scotland

The Prime Minister joined Charles and Camilla at the service held at Crathie Kirk in north-east Scotland.

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss

The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

Minister condemns masked protesters who blocked access to Dover port in ‘stop the boats’ march

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds praised the police, who he said ‘handled it very well’, despite criticism they were unprepared

Billions lost to Brexit could make NHS waiting lists disappear, top economist says

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is a ‘spectre’ impeding the UK’s recovery from Brexit, which has cost the UK £3,000 per person every year, Professor Nick Bloom says

‘Boohoo’: Jenrick mocks protester after clip of Reform UK audience pulling hair

Mr Jenrick said protesters should ‘get a life’ after he was asked about the removal of activists from the Reform conference.

Politicians condemn anti-illegal migrant protests which blocked Port of Dover

A Cabinet Minister and Reform UK’s economic spokesman have condemned protests which saw hundreds of masked, black-clad men descend on Dover.

‘Boohoo’: Jenrick mocks protester after clip shows Reform audience pulling hair

Mr Jenrick said protesters should ‘get a life’ after he was asked about the removal of activists from the Reform conference.

Farage admits undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform

Reform leader says there will be ‘many more’ probes into his party in the wake of fresh allegations made by Channel 4

Reform’s Zia Yusuf accused of ‘straightforward racism’ over comments on Somali-born Labour council leader

Zia Yusuf made the comments about Labour by-election hopeful Sagal Abdi-Wali on social media last week

Police response to Dover anti-migrant protest to be scrutinised as MPs condemn masked men who blocked roads

Daniel Thomas, an associate of far right activist Tommy Robinson, has appeared to claim credit for the action

'Boohoo... get a life': Jenrick mocks protester after Reform party conference scuffle

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover

The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

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Zia Yusuf defended by Jenrick after 'racism' accusation from cabinet minister

Growth can't be reserved for London and big cities warns Chancellor as capital set to face tax rises

In a major speech on Monday, Chancellor John Healey will outline plans aimed at driving long-term development across the country

London mayoral contenders limber up for a race that is Sadiq Khan’s to lose

Tories and Reform hope to unseat the incumbent by tempting some Labour voters to shift to the right The bicycles have been brought out and eager fists are getting ready to knock on hundreds of doors as the race for one…

Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair

Exclusive: Tan Dhesi says Argentinian threats make it more crucial than ever that PM increase defence spending Javier Milei’s threats to the Falkland Islands make it even more important that Andy Burnham increase defenc…

What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?

What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?