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Reform UK Faces Leadership Crisis as Farage and Lowe Clash

Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe's public feud raises questions about the party's future and its ability to present a unified political vision.

  • Nigel Farage and MP Rupert Lowe are embroiled in a public dispute over leadership, policy direction, and personal allegations, including claims of workplace bullying and threats.
  • The Metropolitan Police are investigating Lowe for alleged threatening behavior toward the party chair, which Lowe denies, calling the accusations a smear campaign.
  • Policy differences have emerged, with Lowe advocating for more radical stances on immigration and deportation, while Farage seeks to broaden the party's appeal to mainstream voters.
  • Farage's leadership style and alignment with figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have drawn criticism, potentially alienating parts of the electorate.
  • Speculation grows that Lowe may form a breakaway party, potentially fracturing Reform UK's already limited parliamentary presence.
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