Today: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces police scrutiny after an undercover investigation into alleged illegal foreign donations, Donald Trump signals he would not support Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again, Andy Burnham announces closer cooperation with Emmanuel Macron to tackle Channel migrant crossings, Chris Langham dies aged 77 after a cancer battle and Matt Lucas reveals his autism diagnosis, as well as a Brexit reset push. Your briefing for Friday 4 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
(00:00) Today's headlines
(00:26) Reform UK police report
(01:41) Donald Trump Falklands stance
(02:46) Andy Burnham France migrant talks
(03:45) Chris Langham death
(04:52) Matt Lucas autism diagnosis
Nigel Farage and Reform UK investigated over £500,000 US donation
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has been reported to police after senior figures were caught discussing a £500,000 donation from a US businessman, allegedly routed through his son in the UK. The men involved were undercover journalists from Verbatim, who filmed Reform members outlining the plot. The investigation centres on whether Reform UK was preparing to accept illegal foreign funding, with the footage now handed to authorities for review.
Donald Trump hints at no US support for Britain over Falklands
Donald Trump, in an interview with GB News, suggested he would not back Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again. The comments came as Argentina’s president Javier Milei, a Trump ally, reiterated claims over the Falklands and threatened economic sanctions on oil companies operating near the territory.
Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron agree Channel migrant cooperation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel, following talks at Downing Street. Burnham also called for a Brexit 'reset', aiming to align Britain more closely with EU rules and regulations. The agreement comes amid ongoing criticism over millions paid to France for border enforcement and renewed debate about the effectiveness of cross-channel migration controls.
Chris Langham dies aged 77 after cancer and scandal
Chris Langham, comedian and star of The Thick of It, has died aged 77 following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Langham’s career ended in 2006 when he was jailed for possessing child abuse images, despite winning a Bafta for Best Comedy Performance. He claimed the images were for research, later admitting arrogance played a part. Langham is survived by his wife Chrissie, their two children, and three older children from his first marriage.
Matt Lucas reveals autism diagnosis in BBC interview
Matt Lucas, aged 52, has publicly revealed his autism diagnosis for the first time during an interview with Romesh Ranganathan on BBC Radio 2. Lucas discussed how the definition of autism has changed over time, moving away from the earlier view of it as a severe developmental disorder. The comedian’s announcement adds to public awareness of neurodiversity among high-profile figures in British entertainment.
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