Reform UK Faces Turmoil as Farage and Lowe Feud Escalates
Nigel Farage addresses party tensions and allegations against suspended MP Rupert Lowe while police investigations and leadership challenges loom.
- Nigel Farage is set to lead a Reform UK press conference as the party deals with internal discord, including allegations of bullying and threats against chairman Zia Yusuf by suspended MP Rupert Lowe.
- Rupert Lowe denies the allegations, claiming his suspension is a retaliatory move for criticizing Farage's leadership, which he referred to as 'Messiah-like.'
- Elon Musk appeared to show support for Lowe on social media, intensifying the public spotlight on the party's internal conflict.
- Farage reportedly met Dominic Cummings to discuss political strategy, sparking speculation about potential alignments as Reform positions itself as a rising force in UK politics.
- The turmoil within Reform UK comes as the party prepares for local elections, where polls suggest it could make significant gains, further challenging the Conservatives and Labour.