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Farage’s ratings PLUMMET: What’s going on with Reform?

Risingcorroborated38 outlets reported this themselves in 83 reports over 14 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 7 headlines quietly rewritten, 3 descriptions edited10 changes
  1. The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten

    Farage faces questions over his claim of facing second standards investigationFarage faces questions over his claim of second standards investigation

  2. Tagesschau (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 13:20description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Lange lag die Reform UK-Partei von Nigel Farage vorne in den Umfragen. Doch Finanz- und Spendenskandale, Konkurrenz von rechtsaußen und die Beliebtheit des neuen Premiers Burnham setzen der Partei zu. Von M. Aden.

    Lange lag die Partei Reform UK von Nigel Farage vorne in den Umfragen. Doch Finanz- und Spendenskandale, Konkurrenz von rechtsaußen und die Beliebtheit des neuen Premiers Burnham setzen der Partei zu. Von Mareike Aden.

  3. The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten

    Farage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donationsReform UK suspends two senior officials after undercover report on donations

  4. The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten

    Reform officials suspended over donations investigation will not ‘come back’, says party chair – UK politics liveReform suspends two officials over donations sting as Farage admits their comments ‘don’t look good’ – UK politics live

  5. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 4 Sept, 17:39description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    I filmati di Channel 4 e Verbatim Investigations accusano il leader della destra britannica e i suoi più stretti collaboratori di voler aggirare le leggi per ottenere 500mila sterline da un fantomatico donatore americano. Reform UK: “Una messinscena”. Scotland Yard: “Stiamo indagando”

    I filmati di Channel 4 e Verbatim Investigations accusano il leader della destra britannica e i suoi più stretti collaboratori di voler aggirare le leggi per ottenere 500mila sterline da un fantomatico donatore americano. Reform UK: “Una messinscena”. Ma lasciano due fedelissimi. Scotland Yard: “Stiamo indagando”

  6. The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 17:39headline rewritten

    Reform suspends two officials over donations sting as Farage admits their comments ‘don’t look good’ – UK politics liveFarage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – UK politics live

  7. La Repubblica (Italy)seen 4 Sept, 21:43headline rewritten

    Farage nei guai, diffusi video di un’inchiesta: “Discuteva di finanziamenti illeciti al suo partito”Farage nei guai: “Discuteva di finanziamenti illeciti al suo partito”. Proteste al congresso di Reform Uk

  8. The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 21:43headline rewritten

    Farage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – UK politics liveFarage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – as it happened

  9. ANSA (Italy)seen 4 Sept, 21:43headline rewritten

    'Finanziamenti illeciti', bufera nel partito di Farage. Due funzionari si dimettonoNuovo scandalo su Farage, trema il partito trumpiano britannico

  10. Le Monde (France)seen 5 Sept, 09:33description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    La conférence de rentrée de la formation d’extrême droite Reform UK a été marquée, vendredi, par la révélation de tentatives de contournement de la loi de financement des partis. Invité d’honneur, le président du RN a signé avec Nigel Farage un « protocole d’accord » pour lutter contre l’immigration illégale.

    La conférence de rentrée de la formation d’extrême droite Reform UK a été marquée, vendredi à Birmingham, par la révélation de tentatives de contournement de la loi de financement des partis. Invité d’honneur, le président du RN a signé avec Nigel Farage un « protocole d’accord » pour lutter contre l’immigration illégale.

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Wed, 5 August 2026peak 47 reports on Fri, 4 September 2026Sat, 5 September 2026

After the peak, new reports halved every 7 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.

What it is about

Claire AinsleyAndy BurnhamTim RossMatt FreiGawain TowlerNigel FarageBritishUnited KingdomJames OrrDanny KrugerRobert JenrickTelegraphreports JenrickDonald TrumpLabour PartyUnited StatesUniversity Of CambridgeReform DepartmentAmericanCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomBritain

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5 Aug, 16:05over 31 days5 Sept, 16:26

+ 11 more outlets · 27 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 82 original reports, 1 reprint

  1. Wed, 5 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Fri, 7 August 2026

    1 report
  3. Fri, 14 August 2026

    3 reports
  4. Mon, 17 August 2026

    1 report
  5. Sat, 22 August 2026

    1 report
  6. Wed, 26 August 2026

    2 reports
    • leftfootforward.org15:02

      In what will make disastrous reading for Nigel Farage, Reform UK has slumped to its lowest level of polling support in more than a year and a half. The poll, carried out by More in Common,

    • The Guardian World15:26

      The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage It’s turning out to be one of the longer sulks in Nigel Farage’s already sulk-filled career. Few politicians are better at having a strop and holding a grudge than Nige. At least on this side of the Atlantic. Donald Trump could give Farage a run for his money, but skin doesn’t come much thinner than Nige’s. He’s the soul of the Reform party as long as he’s the centre of attention and the yes-men...

  7. Thu, 27 August 2026

    1 report
  8. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
  9. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World12:22

      Clacton, funding, internal divisions – party prepares for annual conference next week after a season of missteps Senior Reform UK figures like to boast that the summer time – and parliament’s longest recess – is when the party makes hay. Supposedly, it is when Nigel Farage and co can muscle in on the news cycle with provocative statements and new policies, painting “establishment” opponents as workshy layabouts. Continue reading...

  10. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World16:32

      Simon Galbraith says Rupert Lowe’s party can ‘spark a British renaissance’ if it gets into power UK politics live – latest updates The hard-right Restore Britain party has got its first major donation of £500,000 from an IT entrepreneur in a sign it may continue to pose a threat to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Rupert Lowe, an MP who left Reform UK before starting his own party, announced on Tuesday that the British businessman Simon Galbraith had contributed two donations of £250,000 this year....

    • The Guardian World18:54edited after publishing

      previouslyFarage faces questions over his claim of facing second standards investigation

      Reform leader said inquiry had been widened but watchdog is not believed to have decided whether to do so Nigel Farage is facing questions about why he claimed his finances were the subject of a second standards investigation, as he was sworn in again as Clacton’s MP. The Reform UK leader said when he resigned in July that the standards system had become a “political tool” because “yet another standards investigation is under way” into his finances. Continue reading...

  11. Wed, 2 September 2026

    3 reports
  12. Thu, 3 September 2026

    10 reports
    • Politico Europe02:00

      The Reform UK leader will use his conference to strike a 'very serious tone' after spending the summer fighting a by-election challenge from Count Binface.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:00

      Nigel Farage’s Reform show gets a reboot politico.eu Can 'ratty' Farage get his mojo back? V2 Radio Reform courts business leaders to boost economic credibility The Times Reform UK Seeks to Play Down Crypto, Show Off Diplomatic Clout bloomberg.com Guido Guide: Who to Meet, Where to Drink – Reform Conference 2026 Guido Fawkes

    • Bloomberg Politics06:47

      Reform UK received £5.3 million ($7.1 million) in donations in the second quarter of the year, its lowest level in 12 months, as the government’s cap on overseas funding came into effect.

    • Politico Europe07:32

      As Reform UK kicks off conference season in Birmingham, Nigel Farage appears to have some work to do. The party has gone from dominating the political conversation to facing a fall in polling numbers, mounting scandals and fresh questions over Farage’s leadership. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy preview a crucial three days for Reform, with […]

    • Politico Europe14:40

      The veteran Brexiteer is being taken seriously as his party gathers in Birmingham.

    • Bloomberg Politics16:08

      Reform UK set out an economic vision underpinned by reducing Britain’s inflation rate as the insurgent party sought to persuade businesses it can restore confidence in the nation’s ballooning public finances.

    • Politico Europe21:00

      Farage's deputy called energy prices a "national crisis.”

    • Bloomberg Politics21:00

      Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will warn Friday that “time is running out” to save the country, as the right-wing populist seeks to arrest a slide in the polls with a speech at his party’s annual convention.

    • The Guardian World21:01

      Investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News shows man posing as ‘impermissible donor’ paying for polling that helped Reform Nigel Farage is facing fresh criticism on the eve of the Reform UK party conference after some of his team were filmed appearing to plot to avoid electoral laws on foreign donations in an undercover investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News. A group of investigative journalists called Verbatim, founded by the Centre for Climate Reporting , posed as a potential Reform...

    • newarkadvertiser.co.uk22:01

      The Reform leader is expected to make his speech to the party faithful in Birmingham on Friday.

  13. Fri, 4 September 2026

    46 reports
    • Tagesschau (Germany)03:10edited after publishing

      Lange lag die Partei Reform UK von Nigel Farage vorne in den Umfragen. Doch Finanz- und Spendenskandale, Konkurrenz von rechtsaußen und die Beliebtheit des neuen Premiers Burnham setzen der Partei zu. Von Mareike Aden.

    • La Repubblica (Italy)03:23edited after publishing ×2

      previouslyFarage nei guai, diffusi video di un’inchiesta: “Discuteva di finanziamenti illeciti al suo partito”

      I filmati di Channel 4 e Verbatim Investigations accusano il leader della destra britannica e i suoi più stretti collaboratori di voler aggirare le leggi per ottenere 500mila sterline da un fantomatico donatore americano. Il leader: “Discorsi da pub. Io non mollo”. Ma lasciano due fedelissimi. Scotland Yard: “Stiamo indagando”

    • Politico Europe07:07

      Dan Jukes, Farage’s long-term media chief, and James Orr, his senior policy adviser, have stepped down as Reform UK launches investigation.

    • Google News - Top Stories08:07

      Top Farage aides quit after undercover donations sting politico.eu Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report - live updates BBC Farage Aides Shown on Video Discussing Secret Donations The New York Times Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party Al Jazeera Senior aides to Reform UK's Farage step down after foreign funding sting Reuters

    • The Guardian World08:23edited after publishing

      previouslyFarage aides step down after undercover report on Reform UK donations

      Revelations are further blow to Nigel Farage before conference speech, with Labour reporting party to police Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after they were filmed in an undercover investigation appearing to plot to get around electoral laws on foreign donations. In a blow to Nigel Farage hours before his conference speech, the party said it had launched an investigation into the actions of James Orr, the party’s head of policy, and Dan Jukes, a senior aide to Farage, after the...

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)08:34

      Pravicová strana Reform UK řeší další skandál spojený s jejím šéfem Nigelem Faragem. Televize Channel 4 totiž zveřejnila záznam, na kterém jeho vysoce postavený poradce hledá způsob, jak obejít volební zákon a zajistit tak pro stranu zahraniční dar ve výši půl milionu liber. Dan Jukes se setkal s mužem, který se vydával za syna bohatého amerického podnikatele žijícího ve Velké Británii.

    • ANSA (Italy)08:54edited after publishing

      previously'Finanziamenti illeciti', bufera nel partito di Farage. Due funzionari si dimettono

      Inchiesta-trappola su fittizi finanziamenti esteri vietati a Reform. La polizia indaga

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:54

      Il 3 settembre era il giorno del congresso di Reform Uk a Birmingham. E mentre i dirigenti di Nigel Farage discutevano, l’emittente britannica Channel 4 ha trasmesso un servizio realizzato con una telecamera nascosta, nel quale si vede uno stretto collaboratore del leader pro-Brexit proporre un modo per aggirare la legge elettorale al fine di […] L'articolo Sospetti finanziamenti illeciti a Reform Uk: si dimettono lo stretto collaboratore di Farage e un dirigente del partito proviene da Il...

    • leamingtonobserver.co.uk09:17

      Two of Nigel Farages closest advisers have left Reform UK, after claims the party broke election funding law by allowing an American company to pay for opinion

      1 reprint
    • NYT World09:42

      Advisers to the Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage were captured on film apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.

    • The Guardian World09:45edited after publishing ×3

      previouslyFarage gives speech at Reform conference after party officials suspended over donations sting – UK politics live

      This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here British ministers have hit back after the Argentinian president said “winds of change” favourable to his country’s claim to the Falklands were “blowing around the world”, Kiran Stacey reports. The Electoral Commission has issued a statement this morning saying it is in touch with the police about the undercover investigation into Reform UK. In a statement, it said: We are considering all relevant information, in line with our...

    • Al Jazeera English10:26

      Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.

    • Google News - Top Stories10:28

      Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party Al Jazeera Two Reform UK officials resign amid donation breach reports dw.com Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances The New York Times Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover report BBC Nigel Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit-funding sting Financial Times

    • Le Monde English10:33

      The UK's Channel 4 News aired an undercover investigation that alleged two Reform officials, James Orr and Dan Jukes, had conspired to secure a foreign donation.

    • yasstribune.com.au10:59

      Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after videos showed them discussing potential foreign funding, which could breach...

    • South China Morning Post11:11

      Britain’s populist Reform UK said two senior advisers to leader Nigel Farage stepped down on Friday after an undercover investigation alleged the party had broken electoral law by arranging for a foreign donor to pay for political polling. Reform denied any wrongdoing and said it had been the victim of a hoax perpetrated by climate activists. The governing Labour Party wrote to the police asking them to investigate possible criminal offences, including an alleged proposal to channel a larger...

    • scmp.com11:11

      The Labour Party has asked police to investigate after a report said Reform might have arranged for a foreign donor to pay for opinion polls.

    • DW Top Stories11:28

      A Channel 4 report alleges that the party officials accepted foreign donations to fund three polls, illegal under the UK's electoral law. The allegations, which the party denies, come amid its annual conference.

    • standard.co.uk11:34

      Commentary: The images of Mr Farage and Reform officials caught in an ‘undercover sting’ will cut through to millions of voters

    • theweek.com11:35

      Nigel Farage again denies party have broken the law after undercover filming shows man posing as ‘impermissible donor’ paying for polling that helped Reform

    • ČT24 (Czechia)11:39

      Dva vysoce postavení představitelé britské Reform UK předsedy Nigela Farage odstoupili z funkcí, uvedla v pátek pravicová protiimigrační strana. Důvodem je reportáž stanice Channel 4 News, v níž mluvili o obcházení volebního zákona a financování průzkumů veřejného mínění ze zahraničí, napsal web BBC a další média. Jedné ze zaznamenaných schůzek o finančním daru se účastnil i sám Farage. Strana v pátek zahájila svůj výroční kongres.

    • iDNES (Czechia)12:28

      Britská protiimigrační strana Reform UK řeší další skandál spojený s jejím šéfem Nigelem Faragem. Televize Channel 4 zveřejnila záznam z investigativní operace, na kterém on i jeho vysoce postavený poradce řeší, jak přijmout finanční dar od amerického sponzora ve výši půl milionu liber. Dva vysoce postavení představitelé strany v důsledku toho odstoupili ze svých funkcí.

    • El Mundo (Spain)12:42

      El dirigente británico fue filmado con cámaras ocultas dando su aparente aprobado a donaciones fraudulentas orquestadas por sus asesores más cercanos Leer

    • Politico Europe12:53

      The loss of Dan Jukes and James Orr from the populist leader's top team represents a major blow to a party that's trying to professionalize.

    • The Guardian World13:44

      Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’ The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to independent central banks. As Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gathered for its annual conference in Birmingham, Andrew Bailey said central bankers must be prepared to explain their decisions to the public or risk being attacked as an “unrepresentative elite”. Continue reading...

    • Politico Europe13:56

      The Reform UK boss said his party has done nothing wrong, but also that the comments captured in an undercover video were 'human error.'

    • Al Jazeera English14:38

      Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:39

      Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules? Al Jazeera Farage seeks to shore up damaged leadership as scandal engulfs Reform conference The Guardian Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son CBS News Reform donations row overshadows chance to lay out party's big ideas BBC U.K.’s Reform Party Hit With Fresh Funding Allegations WSJ

    • The Guardian World15:12

      With senior party figures appearing split and leader’s favourability rating dropping, questions about donations are causing yet more headaches UK politics live – latest updates Midway through an event at Reform’s annual conference on Friday there was question for the audience: who was worried about a Channel 4 News exposé of potential wrongdoing by party officials over donations? Almost no hands went up. The faithful might be sanguine. But make no mistake, Nigel Farage faces yet another...

    • Google News - Top Stories15:39

      Senior aides to Reform UK's Farage step down after foreign funding sting Reuters Senior aides to British Trump ally Nigel Farage step down after foreign funding sting NBC News Cambridge University examines conduct of academic suspended by Reform UK The Guardian Reform donations row overshadows chance to lay out party's big ideas BBC Farage Aides Shown on Video Discussing Secret Donations The New York Times

    • The Guardian World16:14

      British Polling Council and Market Research Society announce inquiries into JL Partners, which has been accused of breaking transparency rules What is the latest finance scandal facing Reform UK? A polling firm at the centre of allegations that Reform UK breached electoral law is being investigated by two industry bodies. JL Partners, which is run by former Conservative aides, has been accused of breaking transparency rules by failing to declare that three separate polls had been commissioned...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)16:42
    • Novinky (Czechia)17:07

      Vysocí činitelé strany Reform UK se snažili obejít britské volební zákony týkající se finančních darů ze zahraničí. Vyplývá to alespoň z videa, které s nimi natočili aktivisté v přestrojení vydávající se za jejich podporovatele. Ve videu se objevuje i hlavní tvář strany Nigel Farage, ačkoliv míra jeho zapojení do schématu není zcela jasná. Strana Reform UK se už v reakci na kauzu zbavila obou činitelů, kteří ve videu vystupují.

    • Google News - Top Stories17:24

      Nigel Farage's party suspends top officials after undercover sting makes foreign funding claims AP News Farage seeks to shore up damaged leadership as scandal engulfs Reform conference The Guardian Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son CBS News Reform donations row overshadows party's moment to lay out big ideas bbc.com Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules? Al Jazeera

    • Bloomberg Politics17:33

      A combative Nigel Farage came out fighting as he addressed his Reform UK party’s annual conference under the shadow of fresh allegations about illicit financing.

    • ABC (Spain)17:41

      Nigel Farage llegó al congreso anual de Reform UK en Birmingham con la intención de presentar a su partido como una alternativa preparada para gobernar, pero una investigación encubierta alteró el guion. Dos altos cargos se apartaron de sus puestos y el líder de Reform pasó buena parte de la jornada negando que la formación hubiera recibido dinero ilegal antes de exponer su programa para los primeros cien días de un eventual Gobierno.El escándalo estalló después de que una investigación de...

    • The Guardian World17:48

      James Orr, an associate professor, was shown in Channel 4 News footage apparently trying to sidestep electoral law Cambridge University has said it is examining the conduct of James Orr, its associate professor and a top Reform UK aide, after he was filmed appearing to try to circumvent electoral laws on foreign political donations. Orr, the suspended head of policy for Reform, is one of two senior officials to step aside after claims that he orchestrated a plot to have polling paid for by a...

    • mirror.co.uk18:14

      "No end of sacrificial lambs would be enough to keep Reform's Birmingham bash on the rails. They gamely tried to carry on, but it was all anyone was talking about - and the mood among delegates has been suitably glum"

    • The Guardian World18:16

      Splits emerge within party after resignation of officials reported to police for apparent plot to evade donations law Nigel Farage sought to shore up his damaged leadership on Friday as he attempted to distance himself from two of his most senior officials reported to the police for apparently plotting to evade the law on foreign donations. As the scandal engulfed Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham, Farage was forced to suspend close aides Dan Jukes and head of policy James Orr after an...

    • birminghammail.co.uk18:32

      The Reform UK leader was giving his speech at the annual conference of the part at the NEC in Birmingham when it was interrupted by protestors - here are four key moments.

    • Channel News Asia19:56

      Two senior Reform UK advisers step down after an undercover probe alleges the party arranged foreign-funded polling, raising electoral law questions.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:26

      Dan Jukes, the leader's senior aide, and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, have stepped down from their roles while the party conducts an internal investigation.

    • Al Jazeera English20:53

      Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was heckled by protesters on Friday, as he addressed the party’s conference in Birmingham.

    • France Info (France)21:03

      Le président du Rassemblement national Jordan Bardella a été invité par le leader d’extrême droite Nigel Farage au congrès annuel du parti Reform UK à Birmingham (Royaume-Uni), vendredi 4 septembre, pour signer un protocole d'accord anti-immigration.

    • Google News - Top Stories21:26

      Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son CBS News Burnham Gets His Own Breathing Space as Turmoil Engulfs Farage bloomberg.com Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules? Al Jazeera Nigel Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judiciary in Reform conference speech BBC Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances The New York Times

    • Tagesschau (Germany)22:05

      Die britischen Rechtspopulisten von Reform UK um Nigel Farage haben ihren Parteitag fortgesetzt - und müssen sich mit neuen Vorwürfen auseinandersetzen. Wieder geht es um Geld. Von Franziska Hoppen.

  14. Sat, 5 September 2026

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