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Reform Watch: Misinformation, myth-making and malicious U-turns

Each week we cast over eyes over what Reform have been up to – from bizarre proclamations to the detail of how their attempts to run councils are going.

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Jan 08, 2026
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The Lead is keeping an eye on Reform UK and their fellow travellers. Get in touch on X, Bluesky and Instagram or email ella@thelead.uk with tips and stories. We especially want to hear from readers whose local council is now run by Farage’s followers. In today’s edition:

  • Now that Labour has pledged to scrap the two-child benefit cap, Reform UK – which wa…

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