Reform UK claims it has overtaken Labour as Britain’s largest party

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has claimed to have surpassed Labour in membership numbers, positioning itself as the largest political party in the UK. This assertion comes amid a significant rise in support for the party, particularly as it prepares for upcoming elections.

The Labour government is facing criticism from leading organizations regarding its approach to developing a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, with accusations of a chaotic and haphazard process that some claim is worse than the previous Conservative administration. Ministers are preparing for a series of policy announcements ahead of the long-awaited plan's release next week.

Left-wing Labour MPs are divided on the prospect of Angela Rayner launching a leadership bid amid ongoing speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's ability to maintain his position as party leader. This internal conflict reflects broader uncertainties within the Labour Party regarding its future direction and leadership dynamics.

Dulwich College has responded to allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments during his time as a student, describing the claims as 'profoundly distressing' and inconsistent with the school's current values. The accusations come from around 20 former classmates who assert that Farage exhibited such behavior while attending the institution.

Former Tory MP and council leader for Mansfield has confirmed his switch to Reform UK after a year away from politics, marking a significant shift in his political alignment. This move comes amid a backdrop of increased activity and changes within the Reform UK party, which has been gaining attention for various reasons, including recent defections and controversies involving its members.

The homelessness minister, Alison McGovern, has committed to ending the use of bed and breakfasts as emergency housing by the end of the current parliamentary term, despite recent data indicating a rise in homelessness since the Labour party took office.