Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigel Farage pledged to ban foreign nationals from social housing and deport them if they cannot find private housing, as his Reform UK faces competition from far-right rival Restore Britain in the Makerfield byelection. Polls show Labour's Andy Burnham leading with a split rightwing vote.

• Nigel Farage proposed banning foreign nationals from social housing and deporting them if they cannot find private housing
• Farage's Reform UK faces competition from far-right rival Restore Britain in Makerfield byelection
• Polls indicate Labour's Andy Burnham is leading with a split rightwing vote