Danny Kruger will issue a major update today (Image: Getty)
Reform UK’s newest MP, Danny Kruger, is set to deliver a major update on the party’s preparations for government today, six weeks after defecting from the Conservatives.
Mr Kruger was announced as the party’s head of a new ‘preparing for government’ unit when he stunned Westminster with his defection, and is now planning to unveil some of his recent work.
As well as setting out the current problems of the British state facing any government, he will set out a five-point plan to restore the power of the Prime Minister.
It’s believed these will include taking back control from unelected quangos and civil servants, and limiting the involvement of the courts.
He will also set out the sackings of thousands of civil servants, which would save millions to put towards other spending priorities.
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Farage slams attempts to delay Essex council elections again
Nigel Farage has blasted Essex councillors who are trying to get the local elections in the area delayed by another year.
He writes in his constituency’s local newspaper: “Tory council leaders across the country are quite openly admitting they want the elections to be delayed because they fear Reform will win.
“It would mean that millions of people will have been robbed of their right to vote once again because the people in charge don’t like the potential result.
“Why on earth should people pay their council tax it they don’t get the chance to vote for people who implement policies that affect their lives locally?”
Kemi Badenoch criticises Farage’s grooming gang proposal
Kemi Badenoch has torn into Nigel Farage’s proposals for Parliament to take control of the grooming gang inquiry.
The Tory leader said: “We need a judge-led, statutory inquiry into the rape gangs. A parliamentary commission couldn’t compel witnesses and could end up harming criminal prosecutions.
“Once again Reform have rushed out with an announcement before checking their facts. I will continue to support the survivors in their calls for a full, judge-led inquiry.”
Reform still in the lead as Labour crashes to new low
Reform has maintained its commanding lead over other parties, despite a difficult week’s-worth of headlines.
YouGov finds Reform up one point to 27%, while Labour has crashed down three points to its lowest level of support ever.
Sir Keir’s party is now tied with the Tories, and just one point ahead of Zack Polanski’s Greens.
