Reform UK has launched what it is calling a newspaper, distributing the first edition of the Reformer as part of plans to expand its media presence.
The party said it aims to build a "significant national publishing operation". The inaugural issue features large photographs of leader Nigel Farage on the front page and carries coverage presented under the Reformer masthead.
While Reform UK has advertised that it is recruiting professional journalists to produce its publications, the only individual credited as a "reporter" in the first edition is Farage himself. The party has framed the new title as a way to speak directly to its supporters.
Supporters of the party have previously expressed scepticism about mainstream news outlets; Reform UK hopes the Reformer will provide an alternative source of news and commentary for that audience. The launch adds to a broader trend of political parties and movements developing their own media channels.
The first edition's distribution marks the start of Reform UK's stated programme to expand its publishing activities, though details on circulation plans, editorial structure and long-term staffing were not provided in the edition itself.