The Week In Brief: 27/04/2025
- Louie Rowe
- Apr 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Reform UK isn't just making waves, it's threatening to flood the entire political landscape as four of our five stories this week feature them! Here’s your roundup of the top political stories from this week.
Reform UK Poised for Major Gains in Local Elections
Reform UK is expected to make substantial gains in this week's local elections. The far-right party, under the leadership of Nigel Farage, is projected to gain 400-500 council seats, and possibly even some local mayors. This shakeup of the traditional two party system shows how voter's are prioritising their issues.
Starmer Accuses Tories and Reform UK of Secret Coalition Plans
PM and Labour leader Keir Starmer has alleged that the Conservative Party and Reform UK planning to join forces, misleading voters in the process. This accusation comes amid the Tories losing ground to Reform UK over the last three years.
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UK and EU Forge New Strategic Partnership
The UK and EU are seeking to closen their ties through a “new strategic partnership.” It comes as transatlantic relations have soured under US President Trump's leadership, and the bloc aims to strengthen security cooperation, particularly regarding Ukraine, and implement a reciprocal youth visa program
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Electoral Analyst Predicts Historic Political Shake-Up
Electoral analyst Sir John Curtice has suggested that the UK may be facing its most significant political shift in a over a century. The five main parties (Labour, Conservatives, Reform UK, Liberal Democrats, and Greens) competing closely in most areas.
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Scottish First Minister Warns of Farage's Rising Influence
John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, has expressed his concern over the increasing popularity of Reform UK, and its leader Nigel Farage. He suggested there's a "high likelihood" that Farage could become the next Prime Minister, and warns that this would fundamentally alter the UK's values and position on the global stage.
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