Leadership Rift Threatens Reform UK's Political Momentum

A clash between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe exposes deep divisions within Reform UK over strategy and direction.

Reform UK faces internal turmoil as MP Rupert Lowe loses the party whip after a heated dispute with leader Nigel Farage and chairman Zia Yusuf.
The conflict highlights a divide between Farage's broadening strategy to appeal to a wider voter base and Lowe's push for more radical policies, including mass deportations.
Lowe's expulsion follows allegations of verbal threats, which he denies, and criticisms of Farage's leadership style, calling for Reform to move beyond being a 'protest party.'
The rift threatens Reform UK's chances of maintaining its recent electoral gains, including upcoming local elections and a potential breakthrough in the Senedd election in Wales.
Farage's leadership faces scrutiny as some supporters question the party's ability to manage internal conflicts and maintain focus on its core policy goals.