Reform UK

It's not a good sign for the Prime Minister

Conservative Party

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Labour drop to third place in shock new poll as support plummets

The likes of Kemi Badenoch are determined to have the public blame immigrants rather than call for more taxation of the super-rich

The likes of Kemi Badenoch are determined to have the public blame immigrants rather than call for more taxation of the super-rich

Attacks on our living standards play into the hands of the far right

Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage attends a Reform UK press conference

Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage attends a Reform UK press conference

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Lesley Riddoch: The big bad wolf must be opposed, not appeased

Tim Montgomerie (centre) pictured alongside Nigel Farage (left), the leader of Reform, and Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Reform

Tim Montgomerie (centre) pictured alongside Nigel Farage (left), the leader of Reform, and Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Reform

Conservative Party

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Founder of leading Conservative Party website joins Reform UK

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay pictured in Glasgow city centre

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay pictured in Glasgow city centre

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'Wasted vote' to back Tories in Glasgow at next election, says John Curtice

Nigel Farage's Reform UK could pick up two seats in Glasgow, John Curtice says

Nigel Farage's Reform UK could pick up two seats in Glasgow, John Curtice says

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Nigel Farage's Reform 'very likely' to return two Glasgow MSPs, John Curtice says

Scotland has the opportunity right now to show that there is a different path, much as it did in 2014, writes Steph Paton

Scotland has the opportunity right now to show that there is a different path, much as it did in 2014, writes Steph Paton

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Steph Paton: If SNP are serious about seeing off Reform, they must act in the Budget

To confront and defeat the far-right we first need to identify why some people are voting for them, explores Richie Venton

To confront and defeat the far-right we first need to identify why some people are voting for them, explores Richie Venton

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Richie Venton: We need socialist policies to combat the far-right

Deputy leader Richard Tice offered excuses for Nigel Farage not coming to Scotland

Deputy leader Richard Tice offered excuses for Nigel Farage not coming to Scotland

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What a load of plonkers Reform UK leaders are turning out to be

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

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Reform will help SNP at 2026 Holyrood elections, Scottish Tory leader claims

Elon Musk has backed Reform UK publicly

Elon Musk has backed Reform UK publicly

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Elon Musk 'might become UK citizen' to make huge $100m Reform donation

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference in London last week

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a press conference in London last week

2026 Holyrood election

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Reform insist Nigel Farage isn't 'scared' of Scotland despite snubbing Perth event

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has built a platform on independence from the UK, £4bn for public transport, and to hire 500 GPs

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has built a platform on independence from the UK, £4bn for public transport, and to hire 500 GPs

Conservative Party

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Plaid Cymru top new Senedd poll amid plunge in Labour support

With the rise of parties like Reform UK, though the UK may have no option, Scotland does, writes Robin McAlpine

With the rise of parties like Reform UK, though the UK may have no option, Scotland does, writes Robin McAlpine

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Robin McAlpine: The choice is clear for Scots – the far-right or independence

The protest, led by Perth Against Racism, chanted loudly in opposition to the far-right conference

The protest, led by Perth Against Racism, chanted loudly in opposition to the far-right conference

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Demonstrators brand Nigel Farage a 's*******’ amid rally at Reform conference

Irvine South councillor Matthew McLean (left) and Ardrossan councillor Stewart Ferguson (right) have both defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK

Irvine South councillor Matthew McLean (left) and Ardrossan councillor Stewart Ferguson (right) have both defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK

Conservative Party

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Major boost for Reform as two Tory councillors defect to party

Zia Yusuf chairman of Reform UK speaks at the party's annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

Zia Yusuf chairman of Reform UK speaks at the party's annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

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Who is Zia Yusuf? The Scottish millionaire chairman of Reform UK

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice

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Reform 'aim to be kingmakers at Holyrood – and would make Anas Sarwar first minister'

Elon Musk has claimed Nigel Farage's Reform UK will win the next election

Elon Musk has claimed Nigel Farage's Reform UK will win the next election

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Elon Musk claims Reform UK will win next General Election

Nigel Farage pictured outside a pub in Westminster

Nigel Farage pictured outside a pub in Westminster

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Reform ask election candidates if they have ever belonged to terrorist groups

Andrea Jenkyns has defected to Nigel Farage's party

Andrea Jenkyns has defected to Nigel Farage's party

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Former Tory minister Andrea Jenkyns defects to Reform UK

Reform UK promise they could solve every problem at a stroke

Reform UK promise they could solve every problem at a stroke

We cannot deny the surge of reactionary right-wing populism in the UK

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh conference earlier in November

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage speaking at the Reform UK Welsh conference earlier in November

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Scots are crying out for change to status quo – and Reform look set to benefit

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

The people who can take most comfort from votes in recent by-elections are Reform UK

2026 Holyrood election

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Tommy Sheppard: SNP must inspire if they are to win back voters before 2026

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Trump, Reform, X: Why supporting The National is more important than ever

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay (left) and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scottish Unionist affection for Reform could spell end of Tories

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

Leading pollster John Curtice (right) said Labour's by-election wins were in fact 'poor results'

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'Poor' by-election results show Scottish Labour are losing support, John Curtice says

The event comes after Reform came third place in several by-elections across Glasgow

The event comes after Reform came third place in several by-elections across Glasgow

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Scottish venue rejects Reform UK conference booking

The SNP would remain the largest party at Holyrood, according to a new poll

The SNP would remain the largest party at Holyrood, according to a new poll

2026 Holyrood election

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SNP to remain largest party at Holyrood as Scottish Labour fall further behind

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage

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Steph Paton: It would be dangerous to dismiss Reform’s rise in Scotland

Nigel Farage has a better favourability rating than Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey

Nigel Farage has a better favourability rating than Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey

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Nigel Farage more popular than other UK political leaders, poll suggests

Nigel Farage's Reform UK are hoping to win seats at the next Holyrood election

Nigel Farage's Reform UK are hoping to win seats at the next Holyrood election

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Experts weigh in on what Reform UK's rise will mean for Scottish elections

Reform UK has a man who is deeply unpopular and who has no feeling at all for Scottish sensibilities, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Reform UK has a man who is deeply unpopular and who has no feeling at all for Scottish sensibilities, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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It's highly likely Reform will gain its first toehold in Scottish politics in 2026

The SNP are looking to defend a number of seats in council by-elections across Scotland

The SNP are looking to defend a number of seats in council by-elections across Scotland

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SNP bid to defend seats as five by-elections take place in councils across Scotland

Lee Anderson has been ordered to apologise to the Commons for breaching Parliament's bullying and harassment policy

Lee Anderson has been ordered to apologise to the Commons for breaching Parliament's bullying and harassment policy

Lee Anderson MP

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Lee Anderson rapped after swearing at parliamentary security officer

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Support for Scottish Labour plunges as voters fear Budget will leave them worse off

The candidate for Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse also urged people to avoid paying taxes

The candidate for Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse also urged people to avoid paying taxes

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Ex-Reform by-election candidate claims '98 per cent of women lying about rape'

The party will host their Scottish conference at the end of November

The party will host their Scottish conference at the end of November

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Reform UK to host first Scottish conference amid Holyrood 2026 hopes

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

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'This is just the start': First Scottish councillors join Reform UK

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage arrives at the party's annual conference

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage arrives at the party's annual conference

Good Law Project

Reform UK face legal battle over 'voter data rights breaches'

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Reform leader Nigel Farage called the handover a 'disaster'

Conservative Party

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Right-wingers fume as UK 'surrenders' last African colony

Could Frankie Boyle provide some assistance?

Could Frankie Boyle provide some assistance?

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The best way to deal with Reform UK is with clever use of humour

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at the party's annual conference in Birmingham

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Scottish Reform breakthrough could bring chaos to Holyrood, John Curtice says

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage arrives at the party's annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage arrives at the party's annual conference at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

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'Free-speech-loving' Reform UK 'ban' journalists from conference

Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage

Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage

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Nigel Farage pledges to campaign in Scotland for Holyrood elections

Labour campaigners out in Armadale and Blackridge

Labour campaigners out in Armadale and Blackridge

Conservative Party

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Labour secure by-election win – as small pro-indy party outperforms Tories

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

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Nigel 'no mates' Farage finally loses the Brexiteers amid far-right rioting

Nigel Farage laid the groundwork for far-right violence in the UK, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Nigel Farage laid the groundwork for far-right violence in the UK, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: The role of Reform UK in fostering far-right riots is plain to see

The threat of fascism is escalating in England, writes one National reader

The threat of fascism is escalating in England, writes one National reader

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Labour’s authoritarian agenda is contributing to rise of the far-right

Richard Tice welcomed John White into his party

Richard Tice welcomed John White into his party

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Scottish Tory who backed far-right in French election defects to Reform

Lee Anderson posted a statement on Facebook where he suspected a Travelodge was housing people who had entered the country “illegally”.

Lee Anderson posted a statement on Facebook where he suspected a Travelodge was housing people who had entered the country “illegally”.

Lee Anderson MP

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Lee Anderson red-faced after targeting NHS staff in 'illegal migrants' rant

Nigel Farage has been accused of inciting violence in Southport

Nigel Farage has been accused of inciting violence in Southport

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Nigel Farage accused of stoking up Southport violence by former counter-terror chief

Reports suggest Tory MP Suella Braverman is set to defect to Reform UK

Reports suggest Tory MP Suella Braverman is set to defect to Reform UK

Conservative Party

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Suella Braverman to defect from Tories to Reform UK, reports suggest

Victoria Thomas Bowen is accused of 'milkshaking' Nigel Farage

Victoria Thomas Bowen is accused of 'milkshaking' Nigel Farage

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Woman accused of throwing milkshake on Nigel Farage denies assault