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Majority think closer EU ties will boost the economy as growth slows
A report published today shows a majority of Brits believe closer EU-UK cooperation will boost the economy as latest figures show UK economic growth is slowing.
Tice proposal would be the end of powersharing in NI
Campaigners have criticised suggestions that changes could be made to the Good Friday Agreement without the consent of nationalists in Northern Ireland so that the UK could leave the European Convention of Human Rights.
Northern voters should beware vague promises as Reform pledge to axe new rail line
The proposed new rail line would provide high speed rail connections between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds with significant upgrades across other key Northern rail routes.
Best for Britain at Party Conferences 2025
This conference season, Best for Britain is attending the Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green conferences.
Nottingham Post ban: Reform UK confuse accountability with activism
Campaigners have criticised Reform UK for "confusing accountability with activism" over the Nottinghamshire council leader's refusal to speak to the Nottingham Post.
ECHR essential to NI peace deal
The ECHR is an "essential safeguard" to the Good Friday Agreement, campaigners have stressed, amid urgent warnings the "radical right is playing on fears around immigration to remove protections from all UK citizens".
Farage threatens UK with Brexit sequel
Nigel Farage is threatening UK businesses and consumers with the "sequel nobody wants", campaigners have warned, as the government set out its plans for a permanent deal with the EU on food and drink.
Youth mobility: Overwhelming majority of Brits want EU-UK scheme
New polling has revealed an overwhelming majority - 76% - of Brits support the creation of a youth experience scheme with the European Union (EU).
Farage can’t be trusted to rewrite our rights
Campaigners have warned against trusting Nigel Farage to rewrite fundamental UK freedoms after Reform UK announced their plan to strip safeguards from all UK citizens to reduce immigration.
More than 18,000 letters sent to Ofgem
More than 18,000 letters have been sent to Ofgem by Best for Britain supporters telling them to reject Elon Musk’s application for a licence to supply energy in the UK.
Thousands write to Ofgem to oppose Musk’s UK ‘powergrab’
Tesla has applied to supply electricity to British households but many are concerned by Elon Musk’s history of using his business interests to promote dangerous conspiracy theories and support radical and far-right figures.
New study exposes faultlines among Reform UK’s voters
A major new study to examine the motivations, priorities and life experiences of potential Reform UK voters has identified five distinct groups among Reform’s support
New depths: England’s swimming waters five times worse than EU’s
More than five times as many English bathing waters are rated poor quality, compared to in the European Union (EU), research by Best for Britain has revealed.
Sky News changes Reform UK coverage after receiving thousands of complaints
Sky News today altered their coverage of Reform UK press conferences after a concerted campaign organised by Best for Britain.
UK steel news welcome but urgent EU deal progress essential
Campaigners have welcomed the news that UK steel producers will regain tariff-free access to EU markets but urged the government to go further on progress with the EU.
Reform UK coverage: 3500 people make complaints to Sky News within 18 hours
Thousands of Best for Britain’s supporters have made complaints to Sky News about their excessive coverage of Reform UK.
British acts playing EU festivals down 26% on pre-Brexit
Fresh analysis by Best for Britain reveals the number of UK musicians playing at music festivals in the EU is still down by 26% compared to pre-Brexit levels.
India trade deal welcome but need to make progress with Europe remains
Campaigners have welcomed the signing of a new trade deal between India and the UK and called on the government to reduce trade barriers between Britain and its largest market - the EU.
Campaign win: Government to extend Voter ID and other electoral reforms
Best for Britain has been campaigning against exclusionary voter ID rules since the Conservatives proposed it in September 2021. The last government's Elections Act also made it easier to funnel money into UK politics through a Limited Company.
Trump is 'permanent risk' to UK trade, former ambassador warns
Donald Trump is a ‘permanent risk’ to UK trade according to the former British Ambassador to the US.