{"id":948032,"date":"2026-05-09T09:46:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T09:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/948032\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T09:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T09:46:38","slug":"what-a-reform-run-britain-would-mean-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/948032\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Reform-run Britain would mean for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

This time last year Reform UK<\/a> had swept the local elections in England, leaving Westminster stunned by the scale of Nigel Farage\u2019s<\/a> breakthrough.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s different about this year\u2019s round of local elections<\/a> in England, and devolved government polls in Wales and Scotland, is the lack of shock \u2013 Reform\u2019s relentless continued advance has been wholly expected and predictable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Projections show that a general election based on Thursday\u2019s vote share would lead to a hung parliament, with Reform the largest party, meaning Nigel Farage would very likely be the prime minister<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Eight tips for
combating loneliness<\/p>\n

Ree Young, works for Mind mental health charity as a \u2018befriender\u2019 \u2013 this means working with people aged 50 and over in the city of Leeds \u2013 who may be struggling with social isolation or loneliness. <\/p>\n

Young advises these people on how to get social, even when you don\u2019t want to. Here are her tips.<\/p>\n

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\nHow to combat loneliness\n<\/p>\n

Social isolation affects us all<\/p>\n

27%<\/p>\n

of adults reported they felt lonely always, often or some of the time in data published by the Office for National Statistics in 2024.<\/p>\n

7%<\/p>\n

reported that they felt lonely always or often. <\/p>\n

\nHow to combat loneliness\n<\/p>\n

\"\"Running might not seem like the most appealing hobby, but if you give it a try, you might be surprised (Photo: EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS\/Getty\/Digital Vision\/ems-forster-productions)<\/p>\n

Stay socially active<\/p>\n

Check out what\u2019s going on at your local community centre or learn something new to make connections.<\/p>\n

Use technology<\/p>\n

Look up old friends online, or use video-call features to connect with those who don\u2019t live nearby. <\/p>\n

\"AFaceTiming on an iPad or iPhone is a simple method of video calling (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\"WomanWoman learning to knit with friends in cafe \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Compassionate Eye Foundation\/David Oxberry\/ Getty)<\/p>\n

Get creative<\/p>\n

Why not learn how to crochet, write short stories, plant a herb garden or\u00a0play the ukulele in a group?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adopt a pet<\/p>\n

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They can provide companionship, a listening ear and a structured routine. They can be good listeners and stroking them can make us feel calmer and more at ease. Even the smallest pets, like fish, can bring us joy and a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n

REE YOUNG, BEFRIENDER<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nHow to tackle loneliness\n<\/p>\n

Join a death cafe<\/p>\n

They are safe and inclusive spaces for people to be curious about death in a supportive environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"PortraitPortrait of senior male cafe owner at front counter \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\"HayHay fever can be incredibly disruptive (Photo: Science Photo Library\/Getty)<\/p>\n

Try citizen science<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great way to feel part of a community, while also contributing to worthwhile initiatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Explore your faith<\/p>\n

Try attending services if spiritual practices are important to you. They can offer strong support networks and open doors to new people.<\/p>\n

\"RichardCaption: Richard Loynes, with the leaning church of Dry Doddington, Nottinghamshire, also known as St James Church. April 14, 2026. \/\/ England\u2019s wonkiest church which has a spire which leans more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa is in vital need of ??100,000 repairs to save its future \u2013 but have refused to correct the angle of its famous tower. The spire of St James\u2019 Church in the countryside village of Dry Doddington, Lincs., tilts at 5.1 degrees compared to the 3.99 degrees of its Italian counterpart over 1,000 miles away. Villagers consider the Grade II-listed building \u201cBritain\u2019s answer to The Leaning Tower of Pisa\u201d but there are now concerns for its future as it is need of essential repairs. Tourists often travel to snap photos next to the historic tilting place of worship, which has now launched a fundraiser to raise another ??100,000 11 years after it underwent ??100,000 of renovation work to save its tower. The 12th century church was built originally as a ???Chapel of Ease??? for older residents to attend church rather than walking to a neighbouring village. The tower, dating from the 14th century, is believed to have first shifted in the late 19th century and was underpinned in 1918 to prevent it from tilting any further. Church warden Richard Loynes said: \u201cThe church is very much part of the village and we\u2019re proud of its uniqueness.??? Photo released 15\/04\/2026
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Source: Tom Maddick \/ SWNS<\/p>\n

Seek professional help<\/p>\n

If you are unsure what support is available, speak to your GP. Research local charities and find out what services they have to offer, and try accessing local befriending, group or peer-support services.<\/p>\n

There is nothing shameful about asking for help.<\/p>\n

\"ThisThe Government must prioritise targeted investment in mental health services, preventative programmes to stop people\u2019s health worsening \u2013 including public health funding across the North, a report said. (Photo: Alamy\/PA)<\/p>\n

\"FemaleFemale psychiatrist discussing with mid adult woman during therapy session \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

The six reasons your partner might cheat<\/p>\n

Cheating is still the number one cause of divorce, and one in five Brits admit to doing it. <\/p>\n

But what are the main drivers of infidelity?<\/p>\n

\"Upset\u2018If she feels unappreciated by me, sex is off the agenda,\u2019 says the reader (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\nWhy your partner might cheat\n<\/p>\n

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They want a way out<\/p>\n

Sex and relationship therapist Cate Campbell says exit affairs are one of the three \u201cbig reasons\u201d she sees.<\/p>\n

Fear of commitment<\/p>\n

This often happens when a person doesn\u2019t feel good about themselves, or have a fear of being found out.<\/p>\n

\"Close\u2018Fathers, it seems, are still expected to put work first and family second\u2019 (Photo: Getty Images) <\/p>\n

\"SeniorSenior husband and wife having relationship difficulties \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

A mid-life crisis<\/p>\n

Transitions like moving house, new jobs or becoming parents makes cheating more common.<\/p>\n

\nWhy your partner might cheat\n<\/p>\n

They\u2019re getting too close to a colleague<\/strong><\/p>\n

This dynamic is usually an unhappy man who confides in a woman in a work context, and it switches from a supportive friendship into an affair.<\/p>\n

\"SideSide view of affectionate happy couple sitting in the cozy cafe. \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

\"Tonight\u2018Although problems with sex are very common, very few people come for help,\u2019 says one GP (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

They want something new in bed<\/strong><\/p>\n

Desires change \u2013 consiously or not and people may believe they want something different, or to experiment.<\/p>\n

\"ElderlyElderly woman sitting alone in her living room \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n

WHY YOUR PARTNER MAY CHEAT<\/p>\n

They feel lonely<\/p>\n

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Nobody stays the same in a relationship \u2013 and if we\u2019re not\u00a0communicating that to each other, it can be disconnecting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Susie Masterson, a relationship therapist, says when people feel undervalued, or stretched too thin in day-to-day life, they can look at their relationship and realise it isn\u2019t filling the gaps.<\/p>\n

\nHow to recover from an affair\n<\/p>\n

Infidelity doesn\u2019t have to be the end of a relationship<\/p>\n