{"id":7025268,"date":"2026-08-03T15:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/restore-leader-accuses-farage-of-outright-lying-over-pact-offer-but-says-his-party-remains-open-uk-politics-live-politics\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:42:10","slug":"restore-leader-accuses-farage-of-outright-lying-over-pact-offer-but-says-his-party-remains-open-uk-politics-live-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7025268","title":{"rendered":"Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live | Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"liveblog-body\"><gu-island name=\"EnhancePinnedPost\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{}\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"pinned-post\" data-gu-marker=\"pinned-post\" data-component=\"pinned-post\" class=\"dcr-4j9lr2\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" name=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"dcr-1jucjby\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"collapsible-body\" class=\"dcr-s5gd39\">\n<article class=\"block dcr-ombo5l\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Lowe accuses Farage of lying but says pact offer &#8216;remains open&#8217; to Reform<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Rupert Lowe has accused Nigel Farage of lying, potentially scuppering talks about a political pact before they have even begun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RupertLowe10\/status\/2084230867531059570\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">In a post on X<\/a>, the Restore Britain leader wrote: \u201cI do not want to make private conversations public, but Farage has just done so at a national press conference. He just stated he said to me yesterday \u2018Shall we have a call?\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cSadly, that is just a lie. Yesterday at 10.30 Nigel messaged me, saying the following three words. \u2018Will call later\u2019. The evidence is below. I have received no call. Senior Reform figures then went public to rubbish my offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cThe offer remains open to Nigel and Reform. Although outright lying about our private conversations does not help that,\u201d Lowe added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cFor Restore Britain, it will always be country before party &#8211; ahead of any personal differences or past disagreements we have.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf#block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><label for=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-button\" class=\"dcr-154ejbu\"><span id=\"svgchevronupsingle\" class=\"dcr-1344pan\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M23 16.768 12.502 6.27h-1.004L1 16.768l.98.954L12 9.284l10.02 8.438z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span id=\"svgchevrondownsingle\" class=\"dcr-1344pan\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m1 7.224 10.498 10.498h1.004L23 7.224l-.98-.954L12 14.708 1.98 6.27z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-1wrshbb\"><gu-island name=\"KeyEventsCarousel\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;keyEvents&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A written constitution for the UK must include a method for leaving the union, the SNP has said.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;d0629b2c-d883-4076-818d-346c916c9e5d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has urged the prime minister to enshrine in any constitution how countries of the UK can leave the union, saying any document would be \u201cfundamentally flawed\u201d without such a clause. 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Farage is set to comfortably win the contest \u2013 but has gifted the political stage to the new government who have announced a raft of policies and been on a media blitz over recent weeks.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;5132413b-925d-42b5-a5c2-3e0310974992&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Reform UK\u2019s increasingly hard-right policies and rhetoric come as it loses support to Restore Britain, a breakaway party even further to the right which is led by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;eb015c25-dd68-4c68-869d-11e9fb447984&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Lowe has been a thorn in Farage\u2019s side since he was stripped of the Reform party whip last year after being accused of bullying and making alleged threats against the then party chair, Zia Yusuf, claims that he denies.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ecbd9bfe-c0e7-4524-acf2-81f8b64a0a15&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2026\/aug\/02\/rupert-lowe-urges-nigel-farage-to-work-with-restore-britain\\&quot;&gt;In a surprise move over the weekend&lt;\/a&gt;, Lowe extended an olive branch to Farage, offering him a deal to unite the so-called \u201cpatriotic right\u201d of British politics, as Andy Burnham improves Labour\u2019s polling and aims to win back some of the same voters Reform UK is targeting.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;05e54634-e34f-43d5-be49-0cbab5c5154a&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;In a statement not explicitly mentioning the offer from Restore or Rupert Lowe\u2019s name, Farage said he recognised the need to accept support from other parties and said Reform has \u201calways been open to anyone\u201d.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;f2b4cb1c-e121-4015-8996-d5fb7194b6c3&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Farage will appear at a press conference in Westminster alongside Zia Yusuf, Reform\u2019s home affairs spokesperson, from 11am. 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We have to deal with some of the consequences and ensure that all of us can respond. But we also have to tackle some of the causes.<\/p>\n<p>And that means working internationally, as the UK has always done and always been a leader and working internationally in order to tackle climate change, and in order to make sure that we can shift to to responsible, to renewable energy, to making sure that we work collectively around the globe to do that.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"edfa402e-1a50-4266-9ba1-4d67d275205f\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-174mzkf\"><span class=\"dcr-vyhg7z\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1cipnsy\">Britain&#8217;s Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Yvette Cooper speaks during a visit of a care home in London, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.<\/span> Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth\/Pool AP\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a70b1748f08a544c167e7c0&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a70b1748f08a544c167e7c0&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a70b1748f08a544c167e7c0#block-6a70b1748f08a544c167e7c0\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a70a69e8f08f3358adf0817\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<div class=\"dcr-u1xpqf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1dedliu\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/uploads\/2019\/11\/14\/Ben_Quinn.png?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=297a1d09bee05d7004e7a46737ffc547\" alt=\"Ben Quinn\" class=\"dcr-wso613\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-scesqk\">Ben Quinn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Nigel Farage has admitted he held talks about the possibility of returning as Reform UK\u2019s leader months before the 2024 general election, potentially undermining his own account of the circumstances in which he received a \u00a35m gift from a crypto billionaire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">It was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2026\/aug\/02\/nigel-farage-deal-political-return-reform-2024-election-reports\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">reported at the weekend<\/a> that Farage had struck a deal with the party\u2019s then leader, Richard Tice, and the convicted fraudster George Cottrell to return to frontline politics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Farage has previously said he did not need to declare the \u00a35m from Christopher Harborne or benefits in kind from Cottrell because he was not in politics at the time they were received. He has said he had no intention of returning to politics until June 2024, just before the election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The House of Commons code of conduct states that new MPs must register all \u201cregistrable benefits\u201d received in the 12 months before their election. You can read the full story here:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"4076cff5-d8a7-4864-b2a9-dd6de94a95bd\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:4,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Farage admits he discussed returning as Reform leader months earlier than previously stated&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;4076cff5-d8a7-4864-b2a9-dd6de94a95bd&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2026\/aug\/03\/nigel-farage-admits-discussed-returning-reform-leader-months-earlier&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a70a69e8f08f3358adf0817&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a70a69e8f08f3358adf0817&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a70a69e8f08f3358adf0817#block-6a70a69e8f08f3358adf0817\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a709ef38f08f3358adf07bd\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The education secretary, Lucy Powell, has said schools have been stuck in a \u201cstraitjacket\u201d of prioritising academic subjects such as English, science and history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">She has announced a review into whether teaching adequately prepares pupils for their futures and has signalled she could undo some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2014\/jul\/22\/michael-gove-legacy-education-secretary\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">reforms brought in under Michael Gove<\/a>, the most consequential of which was to allow all schools in England to convert to academy status, taking many of them out of local authority control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cThe one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn\u2019t suit all children. For some it\u2019s become a straitjacket. A straitjacket that has left too many being branded a failure \u2013 again and again \u2013 instead of being able to realise their potential,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/education\/article\/lucy-powell-education-reforms-michael-gove-9frpkdsv2\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Powell wrote in The Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">She said she intended to take a \u201cfresh look at what we are teaching our children and whether we are equipping them for their lives ahead\u201d. The Times reports that Powell favours allowing children to focus on more technical subjects at an earlier age.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"b67b6ed1-09c6-4ff4-aa62-6366fb0ecc5a\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-174mzkf\"><span class=\"dcr-vyhg7z\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1cipnsy\">The education secretary, Lucy Powell, says the \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 academic approach is failing young people. <\/span> Photograph: Aaron Chown\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The education secretary went on to blame Gove for the number of young people not in education, training or work (Neets).<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">In a recent interim report, the former Labour minister Alan Milburn warned that Britain was<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/money\/2026\/may\/27\/neets-could-hit-125m-by-early-2030s-milburn-review-young-people-employment-uk\" data-link-name=\"in body link\"> at risk of a \u201clost generation\u201d<\/a> and on track for a 25% rise in Neets, to 1.25 million, by 2030 if action was not taken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cOne million. That\u2019s how many young people from the education system Michael Gove presided over who are now left outside education, not in employment and not in training. That\u2019s not a coincidence \u2013 it\u2019s a consequence. It\u2019s his legacy,\u201d Powell wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">She said her priority now is \u201cgetting all those young people \u2013 and the generations to come \u2013 back on the road to success\u201d. Andy Burnham plans to make new technical education routes available to 14-year-olds and bring in bursaries worth up to \u00a34,500 a year for households on universal credit to help teenagers take on apprenticeships.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a709ef38f08f3358adf07bd&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a709ef38f08f3358adf07bd&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a 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.3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T14:17:41.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 15:17 British Summer Time\">15.17 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a7098b08f08a544c167e687\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<p><span class=\"dcr-kgavxw\">Raphael Boyd<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The new mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced her first official policy in the role: free bus travel for 11 to 18-year-olds across the city region by 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Craig, who succeeded Andy Burnham in the role <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2026\/jul\/31\/labour-wins-decisive-victory-in-greater-manchester-mayoral-byelection\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">after a comfortable byelection victory on Friday<\/a> that saw her achieve 47.1% of the vote, announced the policy in Bolton on Monday, her first official day of the job.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">She described the move as a \u201ccommonsense thing\u201d that would \u201cput more money in families pockets while lifting up young people\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"f87bafdf-c845-42c1-a299-8552fba2a77d\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-174mzkf\"><span class=\"dcr-vyhg7z\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1cipnsy\">Bev Craig celebrating her byelection victory at an event in Manchester to thank party activists and supporters from across the north-west for their hard work in the election campaign. <\/span> Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The policy, which had been a key pledge made during Craig\u2019s election campaign, expands on the \u2018Our Pass\u2019 scheme introduced by Burnham which allows free travel for 16 to 18-year-olds on the Bee Network in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">About 50,000 16 to 18-year-olds currently use the scheme \u2013 and Craig said her change will benefit a further 200,000 young people around Greater Manchester and possibly save a family as much as \u00a3500 every year for every child that qualifies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The pass, which Craig hopes to launch by January 2027, will make Manchester the first city in England outside London to make travel free for young people, coinciding with Burnham\u2019s \u2018Great Summer Savings Initiative\u2019 that offers free bus travel for children between the ages of 5 and 15 across the UK in August.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a7098b08f08a544c167e687&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a7098b08f08a544c167e687&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live 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2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:55:09.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:55 British Summer Time\">14.55 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a70920a8f08f3358adf0740\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/politics\/burnham-could-hold-fresh-kings-speech-new-priorities-4677511\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">The i paper is reporting<\/a> that Andy Burnham could hold a fresh King\u2019s speech to set out his legislative priorities \u2013 notably on devolution \u2013 in an attempt to signal a differentiation between his government and Keir Starmer\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cThe question is what legislation will be needed to make the changes he wants and whether an entire new King\u2019s speech will be required to set out the new government\u2019s priorities,\u201d a source told the newspaper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The king\u2019s speech is given by the monarch in his constitutional role as the UK head of state and maps out the government\u2019s agenda for the next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The last king\u2019s speech took place in May when King Charles unveiled the government agenda with Keir Starmer attempting to reassert his authority over the Labour party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">New governments can continue bringing forward legislation under an existing parliamentary session, so there is no constitutional obligation for Burnham to hold a new king\u2019s speech.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The i reports that, in any case, there are no plans to hold one this calendar year and that Burnham, who did not choose to call a snap general election when entering No 10 over the summer, is broadly sticking to the programme Starmer was elected on in July 2024.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a70920a8f08f3358adf0740&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a70920a8f08f3358adf0740&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party 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3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:52:09.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:52 British Summer Time\">14.52 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Written UK constitution must include method to leave union, says SNP<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>A written constitution for the UK must include a method for leaving the union, the SNP has said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has urged the prime minister to enshrine in any constitution how countries of the UK can leave the union, saying any document would be \u201cfundamentally flawed\u201d without such a clause. PA reports Doogan said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-146y1tk\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-1usi6vc\"><title>double quotation mark<\/title><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>Andy Burnham spent the weekend talking about a written UK constitution after telling Scotland discussion about our constitutional future is \u2018off limits\u2019. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There are pro-independence first ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland \u2013 that\u2019s the context of this discussion, so clearly a written UK constitution is fundamentally flawed if it doesn\u2019t spell out a path to leaving it.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Over the weekend, Burnham suggested a written constitution should be created in a push to ensure everyone in the UK lives a \u201ccomparable life\u201d.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f#block-6a708cc48f08f3358adf070f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:59:38.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:59 British Summer Time\">14.59 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a708b618f0800a1c87d8c83\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The cross-party campaign organisation <strong>Compass<\/strong> has reacted to the suggestion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581#block-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">any possible alliance deal between <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581#block-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Reform UK<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581#block-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581\" data-link-name=\"in body link\"> and <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581#block-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Restore Britain<\/a><\/strong>. Director <strong>Neal Lawson<\/strong> said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-146y1tk\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-1usi6vc\"><title>double quotation mark<\/title><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>Talk of an alliance on the right between Reform and Restore \u2013 and who knows who else \u2013 is the inevitable next state of Britain\u2019s political fragmentation and age of multi-party politics.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Reform as the media-friendly face and Restore the even more radical little brother of right-wing populism is something that should alarm everyone of progressive stripes in this country. It proves that now, more than ever, is the time to galvanise Britain\u2019s progressive majority.<\/p>\n<p><em>If we don\u2019t use this time to build a long-lasting plural politics then the backlash of the right will ensure the next chance we get is far too late.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a708b618f0800a1c87d8c83&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a708b618f0800a1c87d8c83&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a708b618f0800a1c87d8c83#block-6a708b618f0800a1c87d8c83\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:59:45.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:59 British Summer Time\">14.59 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a7087638f0800a1c87d8c65\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">PA reports that DUP MP <strong>Sammy Wilson<\/strong> is being investigated by Westminster\u2019s standards commissioner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">According to the parliamentary standards commissioner\u2019s website, he is accused of a \u201cfailure to declare an interest\u201d. No further details have been revealed about the investigation.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a7087638f0800a1c87d8c65&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a7087638f0800a1c87d8c65&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a7087638f0800a1c87d8c65#block-6a7087638f0800a1c87d8c65\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a7084198f08a544c167e5ae\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The <strong>Liberal Democrats<\/strong>, responding to the news that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/aug\/03\/standards-watchdog-investigating-reform-richard-tice\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Britain\u2019s \u2060parliamentary \u2060standards watchdog is \u200binvestigating<\/a> \u2060Reform UK\u2019s \u2060deputy \u200bleader, \u200c<strong>Richard \u200cTice<\/strong>, have said the public deserve \u201canswers and transparency\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">In a statment, the party\u2019s deputy leader <strong>Daisy Cooper<\/strong> said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-146y1tk\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-1usi6vc\"><title>double quotation mark<\/title><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>The rules on declaring interests in debates are there for good reason but the bigger picture here is that (Nigel) Farage and Reform UK are still under investigation for receiving an undeclared \u00a35m donation from a bitcoin billionaire. People deserve answers and transparency form their politicians, not sleaze and scandal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Tice has said the parliamentary investigation related to a complaint over \u201cwhether I should have referenced my register of interests at the start of a debate on UK democracy and Israeli influence\u201d. Police \u200bare investigating at least \u00a3500,000 in donations to Reform, which Tice has said is part of a \u201cpolitically motivated smear campaign\u201d.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a7084198f08a544c167e5ae&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a7084198f08a544c167e5ae&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a7084198f08a544c167e5ae#block-6a7084198f08a544c167e5ae\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:59:57.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:59 British Summer Time\">14.59 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a707dc28f0800a1c87d8bf1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Downing Street has said when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/royal-navy\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Royal Navy<\/a> had primacy for small boat crossings in 2022 there was no reduction during that period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Asked about Reform UK\u2019s proposal to use the Navy to use the Royal Navy to \u201cintercept\u201d small boats crossing the Channel and return them to France or Belgium, the prime minister\u2019s official spokesperson said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-146y1tk\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-1usi6vc\"><title>double quotation mark<\/title><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>The Royal Navy had primacy for small boat crossings under the previous government in 2022. I\u2019d remind you there was no reduction in small boat crossings in that period.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Royal Navy is already tackling many threats, including monitoring any Russian warships operating near our shores, protecting our waters and our critical national infrastructure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border patrol officers have significant capabilities and skills that make them the best suited candidate to lead small boats operations in the Channel.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a707dc28f0800a1c87d8bf1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a707dc28f0800a1c87d8bf1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a707dc28f0800a1c87d8bf1#block-6a707dc28f0800a1c87d8bf1\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Lowe accuses Farage of lying but says pact offer &#8216;remains open&#8217; to Reform<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Rupert Lowe has accused Nigel Farage of lying, potentially scuppering talks about a political pact before they have even begun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RupertLowe10\/status\/2084230867531059570\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">In a post on X<\/a>, the Restore Britain leader wrote: \u201cI do not want to make private conversations public, but Farage has just done so at a national press conference. He just stated he said to me yesterday \u2018Shall we have a call?\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cSadly, that is just a lie. Yesterday at 10.30 Nigel messaged me, saying the following three words. \u2018Will call later\u2019. The evidence is below. I have received no call. Senior Reform figures then went public to rubbish my offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cThe offer remains open to Nigel and Reform. Although outright lying about our private conversations does not help that,\u201d Lowe added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cFor Restore Britain, it will always be country before party &#8211; ahead of any personal differences or past disagreements we have.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf#block-6a707aec8f0800a1c87d8bbf\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a70770d8f0800a1c87d8b92\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Farage says he will begin negotiating with Lowe if he &#8216;genuinely wants to have talks&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Asked if he had any \u201cred lines\u201d for a pact with Rupert Lowe, Nigel Farage said he was open-minded to a \u201cconversation\u201d with the Restore Britain leader, but was not at a point of doing any negotiating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cA conversation is different to a negotiation. I opened the door to that conversation yesterday, late morning, and at the moment I have not yet had a reply.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cWe will find out whether he genuinely wants to have talks \u2013 if he does then we will start to negotiate,\u201d he said, adding that he is happy to let go of things that were \u201csaid in the past\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cI am not going to commit myself to anything more right now,\u201d Farage said. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/brexit-party\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Reform UK<\/a> leader said he agrees with a lot of what Lowe champions policy wise.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a70770d8f0800a1c87d8b92&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a70770d8f0800a1c87d8b92&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a70770d8f0800a1c87d8b92#block-6a70770d8f0800a1c87d8b92\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:21:32.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 12:21 British Summer Time\">12.21 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a7075918f08f3358adf05cf\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Nigel Farage claimed that there was a \u201cone-sided pile-on\u201d against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/brexit-party\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Reform UK<\/a>, attacking what he called \u201cthe establishment\u201d \u2013 in reference to the media, which has been scrutinising his party\u2019s finances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">He said: \u201cI just feel there\u2019s been a one-sided pile-on against Reform. I don\u2019t think Kemi Badenoch\u2019s family members or Andy Burnham\u2019s family members would be subject to the harassment and increased security risk that mine have been.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a7075918f08f3358adf05cf&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a7075918f08f3358adf05cf&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Restore leader accuses Farage of \u2018outright lying\u2019 over pact offer but says his party \u2018remains open\u2019 \u2013 UK politics live &amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2026\/aug\/03\/reform-immigration-small-boats-nigel-farage-restore-clacton-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a7075918f08f3358adf05cf#block-6a7075918f08f3358adf05cf\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-08-03T11:09:13.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Monday, 3 August 2026 at 12:09 British Summer Time\">12.09 BST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a706ffb8f08f3358adf0581\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Farage says he responded to Restore-Reform pact offer &#8216;with an open mind&#8217;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Taking questions from journalists, Nigel Farage was asked about Rupert Lowe\u2019s offer to work together to build a coalition between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/brexit-party\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\">Reform UK<\/a> and Restore Britain that unites right.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">One of Lowe\u2019s five conditions for the pact was a demand that ex-Tory ministers such as Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman be excluded from any Reform-Restore cabinet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cMy understanding is that he had a bit of a fallout last week with the Conservatives who he had been working quite closely with for some time,\u201d he said, adding that Lowe had a political \u201cdeal\u201d with the Tories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Farage said he contacted Lowe in response to the video in which he suggested the political alliance, adding that he responded to the offer \u201cpotentially with an open mind\u201d. \u201cI did actually reach out back yesterday to him,\u201d Farage told reporters. \u201cI did say \u2018look should we have a call\u2019. I haven\u2019t heard back yet so I don\u2019t know what the sincerity of this is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cBut it seemed to me that he was sort of more than anything putting out this gesture saying \u2018look I am the good guy \u2013 Nigel\u2019s the bad guy\u2019. Well that is not the case,\u201d Farage said. He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-146y1tk\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-1usi6vc\"><title>double quotation mark<\/title><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg><em>If you look at my history in politics over the last few years I am prepared to do things and make sacrifices if I believe it is in the national interest. I certainly did that in 2019 and I would do whatever I could for us to have a sane centre right alliance that beat Labour at the next general election. But I don\u2019t ditch my friends. 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