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News analysis: Ahead of Reform’s big press conference on Monday, revelations about Lee Anderson’s defection a year ago in a new book have raised further questions about how Nigel Farage and his party have handled the Rupert Lowe row

Great Yarmouth MP denies wrongdoing and suggests complaints are in response to his criticism of Nigel Farage

Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks

IN DEPTH: News analysis: Hidden behind the facade of positive opinion polls, Reform UK is embroiled in an ego-driven civil war, writes political editor David Maddox

From MPs and donors to the backroom team, key players around the leader Nigel Farage

With a new HQ and digital-savvy staff, Reform UK is trying to tighten its operation – but there are tensions over fringe views and trouble brewing at the grassroots

NEWS ANALYSIS: The last week has seen Farage and Reform top a national poll and hold another packed rally as their political momentum continues to gather steam. But the embarrassing row with Elon Musk and issues around Tommy Robinson exposed a number of serious problems for Reform behind the scenes,…

Exclusive: Departures will add to scrutiny of party leader after Elon Musk said he was ‘not up to the job’

Pensioners are not being asked to downsize to reduce the Government’s reliance on hotels for housing migrants awaiting asylum decisions.