The Latest Breaking News from UKIP

The Reform defection follows years of fierce criticism of Nigel Farage by the former Chancellor

Reform UK’s newest recruit said in 2015 he would be frightened to live in a Britain run by Farage

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An opinion poll for The Independent suggests that the electorate is unmoved by stories from the Reform leader’s school days – but no potential leader of this country should be able to shrug off allegations of this seriousness without a proper defence

The announcement comes after the jailing of former Reform UK leader in Wales Nathan Gill for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements.

Charities in northern France say they are concerned by the presence of British anti-immigration agitators on beaches and near migrant camps. The groups have filmed themselves for social media attempting to intimidate people waiting to cross the Channel and the aid workers supporting them.

SPECIAL REPORT : Anti-migrant activists are increasingly making trips to northern France to harass migrants and charity workers. Holly Bancroft examines this disturbing new trend

At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill

The Reform leader is exploiting growing resentment towards migrants and hosting a sold-out event - something unimaginable just a few years ago, says freelance columnist Dani Garavelli

The leaked exchange shows how much the party dislikes scrutiny – which reveals a lot about its approach to governing, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

David Coburn, who was leader of Ukip in Scotland, denies involvement after Nathan Gill jailed for taking bribes

More than 20 of Nigel Farage’s former classmates have reportedly alleged the Reform UK leader made racist and antisemitic comments between the ages of 13 and 18.