Reform UK

Rule Changes

Opposition party pressing for stricter migration controls

Most foreign workers in Britain will wait 10 years for indefinite leave to remain, up from five. High earners on £125,141 or more can settle in three years, and those on £50,271, plus doctors, nurses and teachers, in five.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Second-largest party in Senedd with first Welsh seats

Wales had a Labour-led government for every day of its 27-year devolved history. Voters ended that on Thursday, and on Saturday Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said his party would form the next one.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Gained 500+ English council seats; controls Newcastle-under-Lyme, Havering, Sunderland, and Essex; on course for first Holyrood and Senedd seats

Results from the May 7 Super Thursday elections, counted through Friday, May 8, showed Labour losing heavily and Reform surging past polling expectations. Reform gained more than 500 English council seats and took control of four authorities (Newcastle-under-Lyme, Havering, Sunderland, and Essex) for the first time.

Updated May 31