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Nigel Farage drops Reform UK pledge to nationalise water and energy companies just months after insisting it would 'cost a lot less'
A Reform spokesman said there would be 'scope for greater state involvement in utilities'
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The threatening post on X was made towards the Reform UK leader on May 8
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Sir Keir had expressed frustration the US President's actions had seen 'energy bills go up and down' for Britons
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A whistleblower has alleged the National Energy System Operator tried to conceal problems as Britain struggled with high temperatures
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Russian agents targeted Lord Mandelson for decades and closely monitored relationship with Epstein
Russian intelligence operatives are thought to have begun their interest in Lord Mandelson back in 2024

Aukus submarine deal under threat due to UK's 'dwindling political leadership', MPs warn
A Commons Defence Committee report concluded the project had insufficient funding and poor prioritisation

Keir Starmer's 39 foreign trips cost British taxpayers £4.2m after less than two years in office
The Prime Minister and a delegation of 29 officials ran up a bill of £413,769 using the Government plane

Ex-Tory MP backs Nigel Farage's call for Royal Navy intervention as 900 more illegal migrants cross into Britain
GB News can confirm almost 900 illegal immigrants have crossed the Channel since Friday
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Keir Starmer messaged Lord Mandelson the night before US ambassador announcement to say he was 'looking forward to working together'
The Prime Minister continues to fight for his jobs after days of opposition politicians calling for his resignation

SNP leaves Christians furious as Scotland’s churches being left to crumble in bitter funding row
The UK Government's decision to end the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme left Scotland in the lurch

Andy Burnham to pick unexpected Chancellor ahead of grim economy warning as allies block Ed Miliband
Mr Burnham will be sworn in as the Prime Minister on Monday following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer

Man arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage in the head in social media post
It comes within a week of the tragic killing of Ann Widdecombe - a political ally of Mr Farage

Reform UK takes the battle to Labour in Keir Starmer's final round of local by-elections as PM
Residents in eight areas will head to the polls tomorrow

Scottish Reform MSP calls for 'public inquiry' into Nicola Sturgeon amid embezzlement scandal: 'Madness!'
Nicola Sturgeon said she now carries a 'degree of trauma' after the ordeal