Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire have resigned in protest over Nigel Farage’s leadership, citing an “increasingly autocratic” management style and a loss of direction since Farage became leader in June. Farage claimed the councillors were put forward by a “rogue branch” and did not pass vetting. The group’s leader, Alex Stevenson, was suspended pending an investigation, with the councillors expressing a lack of confidence in the leadership and a need for more internal democracy within the party.
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The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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