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Nigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy Burnham
GB News reaches for "victory", "defies" where The Guardian UK stays flat.
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What happenedNigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy Burnham.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Nigel Farage’s security paid for by Reform UK despite claim over £5m gift". The right frames it as "Nigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy...".
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Left / center-leftNigel Farage’s security paid for by Reform UK despite claim over £5m gift
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Right / center-rightNigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy Burnham
Nigel Farage defies polling doubters as Reform score double by-election victory over Andy Burnham
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Nigel Farage has been handed a major boost to Reform UK, with the party securing a triple victory in this week's by-elections. Labour lost two seats to Mr Farage's candidates, but defended...
Nigel Farage’s security paid for by Reform UK despite claim over £5m gift
Exclusive: Sources reveal party is covering costs – raising new questions about leader’s explanation for billionaire’s gift Nigel Farage’s personal security has been paid for out of Reform...
