Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown
Reformist UK leader Nigel Farage has criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the appointment of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as special envoy on global finance.Responding on social media, Farage said: “An unpopular Prime Minister who lost the general election is now seen by Starmers as a saviour. The workers are ruined.”
Brown returns to advisory role
Brown has been appointed Special Envoy on Global Finance, where he will advise on international financial cooperation and support efforts related to economic security and defense investment.
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Downing Street said the move was aimed at strengthening the UK’s global financial partnerships, with Brown expected to work with international leaders and institutions in a part-time, unpaid role.Announcing Brown’s appointment, Starmer said, “As Britain’s longest-serving Chancellor, Gordon is well-placed to work with our international partners to build a stronger Britain and boost our country’s security and resilience.”In response to political pressure, Starmer has appointed Browne back as well as former deputy leader Harriet Harman as an adviser on women and girls, as part of a broader effort to reset her government after the election shock.
The working class suffered huge losses due to defeat in local elections.
Labor suffered a massive defeat in the 2026 local elections, losing more than 1,300 council seats across England.The party lost control of key areas including Manchester, Salford, Wigan and Oldham, and also suffered setbacks in Wales and Scotland. The results sparked internal criticism and renewed scrutiny of Starmer’s leadership, even as senior ministers publicly supported him.
Reform UK claims momentum after profit
Meanwhile, Reform UK is celebrating a strong lead in local elections. Farage said, “This is a big, big day, not just for our party but for completely reshaping British politics in every way.”The party took control of councils including Essex and Sunderland, and also made inroads into several traditional Labor and Conservative strongholds. Reform described the results as a “landmark shift” in British politics.