Former Tory minister joins Reform UK

PM accuses Tories of running ‘experiment in open borders’

Sir Keir Starmer has accused the last government of a “one nation experiment in open borders”. In a press conference in Downing Street, the prime minister accused the Conservatives of a “different order of failure” that happened “by design not accident”. Starmer said: “Time and again the Conservative Party promised they would get the numbers down. Time and again they failed, and now the chorus of excuses has begun.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage welcomes Jenkyns as Reform UK’s newest member

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has joined Reform UK and will stand as the party’s candidate for mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. Leader Nigel Farage praised Jenkyns, saying she had long felt the Conservative Party’s leadership choices were not in line with her values. Farage emphasised Reform UK’s goal of becoming the main opposition to Labour, welcoming other Conservatives but warned against bringing internal party divisions. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage: Net migration figures 'horrendous'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage slammed the latest net migration figures as "horrendous," despite a 20% drop from 906,000 to 728,000 in the year to June 2024. Farage argued the numbers remain too high and predicted the Conservatives wouldn’t be "forgiven" for their record. He also criticised Labour over a 36% rise in asylum system costs to £5.38bn. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage storms off when asked of McMurdock conviction

Nigel Farage walked out of a Sky News interview when asked about Reform MP James McMurdock's 18-year-old assault conviction. Farage was questioned about the party's vetting process, and when pressed on McMurdock's past, he became frustrated and left, saying he was "off for lunch." McMurdock, who had not disclosed the conviction, had been sentenced to 21 days in a youth offenders' institution for kicking his partner. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage hints at aid from Musk in next General Election

Nigel Farage hinted at backing from Elon Musk and Donald Trump for the 2029 General Election, saying at a press conference, "Well, that's what friends are for." Farage’s comments suggest potential international support as he positions himself and Reform UK for the future political contest. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Dame Andrea Jenkyns joins Reform UK

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has joined Reform UK and will run to be mayor of Lincolnshire. She appeared on stage with leader Nigel Farage at an event in London. She is the 100,000th member of Reform UK, Nigel Farage announced, and she will run to be the party’s candidate for the newly-created mayor of Lincolnshire on May 1 next year. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn