Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has issued a warning that his party might take steps to stop trade unions from funding the Labour Party if Labour tries to block £72 million in donations to Reform UK. This follows ongoing discussions among government ministers about amending the Representation of the People Bill, which aims to limit the size of political donations. The proposed changes, set to take effect in March 2026, have drawn criticism from Farage, who argues they are unfair because they apply from the moment ministers first announced their intention to pass the legislation, rather than from when the bill is officially approved by the monarch later this year or early next year. In an article for the Daily Telegraph, Farage stated that if the government moves forward with stricter donation rules, Reform UK would take action to prevent the Labour Party from receiving money from trade unions. He also clarified that neither Ben Delo nor Christopher Harborne—two individuals associated with Reform UK—would be allowed to join the House of Lords or influence policy. Farage emphasized that Reform UK would not be influenced by external interests, in contrast to what he calls "the uniparty," a term he uses to describe what he sees as a dominant political establishment. Trade unions had previously opposed limits on individual donations to political parties, fearing that a right-leaning government might restrict their ability to support Labour. However, the large amount of donations Reform UK has received has led to a shift in stance, with union leaders expected to address the issue soon. Meanwhile, various political events are unfolding across the UK. Louise Haigh, the first secretary of state, is chairing a political cabinet meeting, while Andy Burnham has canceled some public engagements after the death of his father. Later in the day, the Department for Work and Pensions will release data on personal independence payment claims and universal credit health claims. Other notable developments include Alex Norris, the justice secretary, answering questions in the House of Commons, followed by a briefing at Downing Street. Yvette Cooper, the health secretary, is expected to make a statement in the Commons after an inquiry report into the case of nurse Lucy Letby is published. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will take questions from the Commons home affairs committee, and Haigh will represent the government at the TUC conference in place of Burnham. In a symbolic gesture, residents of Piddlington, a small village in Oxfordshire, are holding an independence referendum to protest a plan to relocate more than 1,000 asylum seekers to a former military base nearby. The event highlights local concerns about the impact of housing asylum seekers in the area.