Nigel Farage could be leader of the opposition after next election - Baroness Harman

Farage: Doncaster election victory will stun establishment

Nigel Farage says he believes his party will "stun the establishment" at the Doncaster mayoral election and begin the process of "turning this city around". After being heckled at numerous points throughout his speech, the Reform UK Leader adds, "we will not be stopped by a ranting, student mob. We will win these elections in Doncaster". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage's Doncaster rally disrupted by at least nine hecklers

Nigel Farage has been disrupted by at least nine hecklers at a speech in Doncaster. The Reform UK leader shouted "boring, boring" and "saddo" at some, as security hauled them from the rally. From the stage, Farage asked another, "haven't you got a job to go to?" Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage announces 29 councillors have defected to Reform UK

Nigel Farage has revealed that 29 councillors have defected to Reform UK ahead of local elections in May. The party leader says, "we are growing", adding, "there are many, many more in the pipeline that are going through the process at the moment and you will find out who they are over the course of the coming weeks". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch warns Tories could lose all 2021 councils in May

Kemi Badenoch warned that the Conservatives would lose “every single” council they won in 2021 if the general election results were applied to May's local elections. The Tory leader acknowledged the party’s “greatest defeat” in history and predicted a tough battle ahead, although she hoped for slightly better results. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories defend local record ahead of elections

Conservative co-chairman Nigel Huddleston says the party has a strong track record of delivering value for money through better services at lower costs. He praised local Tory councillors for their commitment to community issues like road maintenance and social care, while downplaying defections as a normal part of politics. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Starmer defends Labour record ahead of spring statement

Sir Keir Starmer defended Labour’s economic record since coming into Government, amid questions from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on why Rachel Reeves will hold her spring statement next week. The Prime Minister said: "We have delivered record investment into this country, had three interest rates cuts in a row, and wages are going up faster than prices which is a massive cost-of-living boost." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: Labour needs to be tougher on welfare reform

The Conservatives have branded the Government’s welfare reforms as too little, too late, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall being urged to be tougher. Shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately told the Commons: "The fact is £5 billion just doesn’t cut it. With a bill so big, going up so fast, she needed to be tougher." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn