Nigel Farage is poised to unveil a mysterious Labour defector today after two top Tories joined Reform UK.
Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell raised Reform's head-count in the Commons to seven in the last few days - but two major hints then emerged that Sir Keir Starmer may lose one of his members today.
Mr Jenrick revealed there "may be a former Labour MP joining the party in the days ahead" to Times Radio on Monday.
While his new boss Mr Farage suggested Tuesday would see him unveil his coveted Labour defector.
"There will be a Labour defection next week," he said as he announced the Shadow Justice Secretary's switch - before later adding: "See you next Tuesday."
Recruiting a former Labour MP could mark a significant shift in Reform's defection strategy so far, though it would not be the first time his party moved to court the traditional left.
Ahead of last year's crunch British Steel vote, Mr Farage, Richard Tice and Andrea Jenkyns joined steelworkers to campaign to nationalise British Steel.
"Only Reform UK are on the side of British workers and industry," the party said at the time - with the trio pictured holding Unite union-branded placards in Scunthorpe.
While in December, TUC chief Paul Nowak said significant numbers of trade unionists were now backing Reform UK.
"A lot of our members vote Reform," Mr Nowak said. "We should not be going around calling them racists."
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Economy alert: UK wages drop as unemployment remains steady amid 'weakening labour market'
The UK's wage growth fell while the country's unemployment rate remained steady towards the end of 2025, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK average regular earnings growth dropped to 4.5 per cent in the three months to November, however was 0.9 per cent higher after taking Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate into account.
"The number of employees on payroll has fallen again, with reductions over the last year concentrated in retail and hospitality, and reflecting ongoing weak hiring activity," Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS said.
Nigel Farage reacts to Donald Trump's attack on Britain
Nigel Farage has reacted to Donald Trump's social media post this morning, in which he branded the Chagos Islands "surrender" deal an "act of great stupidity" and an "act of total weakness".
"Shockingly, our 'brilliant' Nato ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER," the President wrote.
"There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness."
He added that it is "another in a very long line of national security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired."
In response, the Mr Farage, who said he would be "having words" with Donald Trump's administration following this threat of tariffs on Britain, said: "Thank goodness Trump has vetoed the surrender of the Chagos islands."
Leading the world agenda... 'There's no going back!' Donald Trump now warns Denmark 'can't protect Greenland' in ominous new threat
Donald Trump has issued an ominous new threat to Denmark and Europe over his proposed acquisition of Greenland as he embarked on a furious tirade on his Truth Social platform.
The President confirmed he had spoken to Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte concerning the Arctic territory, saying he had "agreed to a meeting of the various parties in Davos".
He wrote: "As I expressed to everyone, very plainly, Greenland is imperative for national and world security. There can be no going back - On that, everyone agrees.
"The United States of America is the most powerful country anywhere on the globe, by far. Much of the reason for this is a rebuilding of our military during my first term, which rebuilding continues at even more expedited pace
"We are the only power that can ensure peace throughout the world - And it is done, quite simply, through strength!"
He also issued a veiled swipe at Sir Keir Starmer...
Leading Labour's agenda... Keir Starmer launches urgent appeal to Britain on new social media ban
Sir Keir Starmer has launched a consultation on enforcing an Australian-style social media ban for Britons under the age of 16.
The Prime Minister has faced growing pressure from Labour backbenchers and campaigners in recent weeks to put measures in place to limit mobile phone use for children and teenagers.
The proposed ban will see young Britons' access to platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok restricted.
Sir Keir has also vowed to turn schools into "phone-free" areas and provide official guidance to parents on screen-time limits for children aged between five and 16.
Official guidance for parents of under-fives will be published in April, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) confirmed.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch warned the consultation was “more dither and delay” from Labour.
She said: “The Prime Minister is trying to copy an announcement that the Conservatives made a week ago, and still not getting it right.
“The harm social media is doing to children is undeniable, and the Conservatives would get children off these adult platforms altogether.
“By contrast, this is yet more dither and delay from Starmer and a Labour Party that have entirely run out of ideas.”
ANALYSIS: The five 'big Labour figures' who could join Nigel Farage's Reform UK TODAY
Last week, Nigel Farage set a hard May 7 deadline for Conservatives to leave Kemi Badenoch's party
But with a Labour politician potentially just hours from joining Reform UK, GB News' Jack Walters outlined five big names who could be in the running to sign up.
Brexiteer Labour MPs, leading Labour peers and more are said to be approaching a switch - but who are the five "big figures" leading the way?
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