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On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1908, Revilo P. Oliver, American author and academic (died 1994) was born. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1944, Ian Wilmut, English-Scottish embryologist and academic (died 2023) was born. In 1945, Michael Ancram, English lawyer and politician (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Francis Browne, Irish priest and photographer (born 1880) passed away. In 1976, Dominic Foley, Irish footballer was born. In 1994, Timothy Cathcart, Northern Irish race car driver (died 2014) was born. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Nigel Farage ‘still very popular’ despite scrutiny over funding

Sky News Australia

July 7, 2026

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Sky News contributor Sophie Elsworth discusses Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage’s heated exchange with a journalist after he was accused of receiving financial support from a criminal. “There have been a series of stories in here in the media in recent days that Nigel Farage, one of his closest allies, is a convicted criminal,” Ms Elsworth told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. Mr Farage has denied breaking any parliamentary rules, despite allegations George Cottrell paid for security, staff, and accommodation in the lead-up to the 2024 election. “He is still very popular here in the UK; Reform UK are doing very well in the polls. “There is some commentary that he’s taken a hit recently. “But he is pinned to be the country’s next prime minister when there is a general election.”

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