EU parliament election sees shaken centre hold – but far right now has chances to show its strength

A 15-year-old boy named Arthur Mason from Lower Shelton tragically died after a collision with a car while riding his e-scooter on Bedford Road roundabout in Marston Moretaine on August 9. His family described him as a "kind-hearted boy" whose warmth and laughter touched many, and they are urging witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward to assist the investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

Two men, aged 61 and 46, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 39-year-old man in the back garden of a home in Whiterow Park, Trowbridge, on Bank Holiday Monday. Police are investigating the incident and have cordoned off the area, urging witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 26, 2025, Reform UK leaders Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf announced a controversial deportation policy targeting asylum seekers arriving illegally by small boats, proposing to disapply the UN Convention Against Torture for up to five years to facilitate mass deportations. The policy aims to effectively abolish the current asylum system by declaring those who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum, significantly altering the UK's stance on international refugee protection. Want More Context? 🔎

Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf from Reform UK outlined their strategy to combat illegal migration, revealing that migrants would be offered financial incentives to leave the country, while also detailing penalties for those who attempt to return illegally. Their approach aims to deter unlawful entry and encourage voluntary departures, emphasizing stricter immigration control. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2019, 21-year-old Bethany Rae Fields was killed by her ex-partner, Paul Crowther, who had a history of dangerous behavior and was later convicted of manslaughter due to a schizophrenic episode. In her memory, her mother, Pauline, launched the BRF campaign (Believe. React. Fast) to urge police to take women's concerns seriously and advocate for change in violence against women. Want More Context? 🔎

Nigel Farage has proposed dramatic plans for the mass detention and deportation of illegal immigrants if Reform UK wins the next general election, including building facilities to hold 24,000 people and scrapping various human rights conventions. The controversial measures aim to expedite the removal of asylum seekers without allowing them to claim asylum, raising significant legal and ethical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎