It’s been a mixed week for Nigel Farage and Reform: a record-busting £9 million donation, plus defections from the Conservative Party. But that, combined with some controversial comments Nigel Farage was allegedly making back in his days at Dulwich College, has perhaps made it a more tetchy week for the Reform leader than he has had in the past.
The appearance of Reform cheerleader Matt Goodwin on BBCs Question Time last week, his second invitation onto the flagship political programme in under twelve months, has sent Frank McKenna over the edge. In his latest blog, he asks why the BBC, and much of the mainstream media in the UK, are so doughy – eyed over Populists, and so hard on Labour.
Jim identifies three examples of potential overreach by politicians in recent weeks. Nigel Farage on right to remain,Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions and the Prime Minister’s attack on Reform UK.
Keir Starmers latest reset has not gone according to plan. But has the PM turned the crisis into an opportunity?
Is Andy Burnham Labour’s antidote to Nigel Farage?
Have UK politicians ever been as unpopular? The polls do not make for healthy reading.
Jim reports that business is backing the Prime Minister in taking a cautious approach on the global tariff war that is breaking out. He also looks at the upcoming elections. With Labour and the Tories unpopular, where will the votes go?
As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.
In her final blog of the year, Jo Phillips takes a look at some improvements that British politicians can make in 2025.
Has Keir Starmer passed his first big test as Prime Minister? Has Kamala Harris picked the right vice presidential running mate? And what is the latest from the Tory party leadership race?
Jim blogs on Rachel Reeves first moves as Chancellor, condemns Farage comments on Southport tragedy and looks at the Tory leadership race.
Celebrate change – beware of Reform.
