Month: June 2025

The Financial Times say Reform UK chair Zia Yusuf has resigned from Nigel Farage’s populist party after criticising comments by one of its MPs about burkas, saying that he no longer believes the role is a “good use of my time”. 

Reform civil war over Burka ban The Telegraph reports that Yusuf quit with just ten minutes’ notice to Nigel Farage, saying…

The Guardian leads with Labour’s immediate ban on bonuses for bosses of 10 water companies, citing their role in serious…

Sidelined Reform chairman quits after clash over burqa ban The Times says few figures in Reform UK were more evangelical about…

Several UK newspaper front pages cover the departure from Reform UK for the party chairman Zia Yusuf. The reports that a Reform civil war has broken out over a potential Burka ban, have deepened divisions within the party and led to several high-profile departures. It’s been a difficult time for Reform, internally, with questions over leadership, conflict and internal divisions swirling.

A single ticket-holder could potentially win £208m in tonight’s EuroMillions draw, marking the UK’s largest lottery prize to date.

Chelsea has signed 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for approximately £30 million, securing his services until the end of the 2030-31 season.

Natasha Hamilton initially dismissed a skin cancer symptom as a mosquito bite after experiencing an itch on her back during a holiday in Majorca.

This morning’s front pages are dominated by two key narratives: the Trump-Musk feud – a high‑profile clash between Trump and Musk that’s made international headlines – and the dramatic departure of Zia Yusuf from Reform UK — spotlighting deep divisions ahead of future elections. Meanwhile, heavyweight political discourse continues with calls to reform the European Convention on Human Rights, and diplomatic tensions simmer as Moscow accuses the UK of aiding drone strikes with Ukraine.

Good morning! ☕ Let’s grab a coffee and dive into the headlines for Friday, 6 June 2025. After weeks of glorious sunshine, a touch of morning rain has struck the capital – so don’t forget your brolly if you’re heading out!

It’s all politics this morning, with news of the Scottish Labour Party’s victory over the SNP in the Hamilton by-election. The SNP came in second, with Reform in third and the Conservatives in fourth. In reality, whilst Reform came in third – in terms of votes they weren’t far off Labour.

But there was some bad news for Reform UK, with the party chair Zia Yusuf stepping down from his role amid questions of turmoil inside the party.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk last night engaged in a dramatic and shocking online spat, trading barbs back and forth over Donald Trump’s spending bill.