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It was inevitable that Reform UK would fracture

Violent threats, MP suspensions and in-fighting at the 'protest party led by the messiah'.

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Mar 12, 2025
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Last week, Rupert Lowe was suspended from the party following allegations of bullying by staff members. In a joint statement, party leader Nigel Farage and Reform chairman Zia Yusuf also accused Lowe of threatening Yusuf with violence.

This came just a day after Lowe criticised Farage and the party’s…

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