12 h. ago Voices: Could Nigel Farage do worse as prime minister? You better believe it

We ought to take Reform seriously as a possible party of government – and Nigel Farage as a possible PM – so let’s give his ideas the scrutiny they deserve, writes John Rentoul

Politics

14 h. ago Nigel Farage's party in chaos as Reform UK MP 'suspends himself' over probe

The suspension leaves Nigel Farage's party with just four MPs - after also falling out with ex-party member Rupert Lowe

Events

18 h. ago I was so obsessed with doodling I drew all over my £1.35m mansion

Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, rose to fame in 2017 when a video of him using a marker pen to draw all over a shop was viewed 46 million times in one week on social media.

Economics

42 h. ago Can Starmer and Reeves hold the Labour Party together? Ask John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

Society

47 h. ago Keir Starmer must improve or Nigel Farage will be the next Prime Minister

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Keir Starmer must learn from the failures of strategy and policy if he is to thrive as Prime Minister.

Politics

63 h. ago Nigel Farage admits he was surprised by Rod Stewart’s support of Reform UK

Nigel Farage has responded to Rod Stewart’s message of support where he urged the public to give the Reform UK leader “a chance”

Events

66 h. ago Can Labour survive its identity crisis? Ask chief political commentator John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator, John Rentoul, is here to answer your questions as Labour grapples with a welfare reform crisis, mounting pressure on Keir Starmer’s leadership, and growing doubts over Rachel Reeves’s position

Events

3 d. ago MPs declare more than £1m of gifts and hospitality in year since election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared the highest value, receiving gifts worth a total of £98,709 over the past year.

Politics

3 d. ago Rayner says Farage ‘promised the world the moon on a stick’ over Brexit

Angela Rayner has said Nigel Farage “promised the world the moon on a stick” with Brexit and Britain has not seen any of the benefits.

Politics

3 d. ago Nigel Farage's Reform charging potential MSPs £200 to stand for party in 2026 election

Reform UK is charging Holyrood hopefuls who want to stand in next year's election - partly to fund their own vetting checks.

Politics

4 d. ago Poll: Sir Keir Starmer more unpopular than Nigel Farage in Scotland

The Prime Minister’s approval ratings have ‘fallen markedly’

Politics

5 d. ago Coup for Nigel Farage as former Tory leader of Margaret Thatcher's London council defects to Reform

Dan Thomas quits with swipe at Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Politics

5 d. ago Former London Tory council leader is latest Conservative councillor to defect to Nigel Farage's Reform party

Dan Thomas had been leader of Barnet Council in Margaret Thatcher’s back yard

Politics

5 d. ago Political poll puts Nigel Farage on course for No.10 Downing Street

A poll puts Nigel Farage's Reform UK on course to dominate

Politics

6 d. ago Voices: This is the last chance for Labour and the Tories to stay relevant

Editorial: The British public has voted for change three times and been disappointed. If Starmer’s government doesn’t turn things around and if the Conservatives don’t regain some ground, Nigel Farage will be the beneficiary

Politics

6 d. ago This is the last chance for Labour and the Tories to stay relevant

Editorial: The British public has voted for change three times and been disappointed. If Starmer’s government doesn’t turn things around and if the Conservatives don’t regain some ground, Nigel Farage will be the beneficiary

Politics

6 d. ago KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'Keir Starmer is sowing the seeds of bigger political battles ahead'

Kevin Maguire says Nigel Farage and Reform could repeat the shooting star crash of Roy Jenkins and the SDP back in the early 1980s if voters are unhappy with Labour

Politics

6 d. ago Kate Nash slates Rod Stewart, Denise Welch and JK Rowling in Glastonbury rant

Singer Kate Nash launched an expletive-ridden tirade on JK Rowling, Rod Stewart, Denise Welch and Nigel Farage during her slot at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night

Events

6 d. ago Rod Stewart at Glastonbury LIVE as rocker plays legends slot after Kneecap jibes

Irish rap group Kneecap hit out at Celtic fan Rod as he suggested the UK 'give Nigel Farage a chance' in the days before taking to the famous Pyramid Stage.

Events

6 d. ago Rod Stewart at Glastonbury RECAP as rocker plays legends slot after Kneecap jibes

Irish rap group Kneecap hit out at Celtic fan Rod as he suggested the UK 'give Nigel Farage a chance' in the days before taking to the famous Pyramid Stage.

Events