The situation raises concerns about party unity amid growing political pressure following recent electoral success.
Infighting Erupts in Farage's Anti-Immigration Party, Leading to Police Involvement
Infighting Erupts in Farage's Anti-Immigration Party, Leading to Police Involvement
Reform U.K. faces internal allegations of bullying and threats, embroiling the party in a significant scandal.
Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party headed by Nigel Farage, is embroiled in a serious internal conflict that has escalated to involve law enforcement. On March 7, 2025, the party announced that it had referred Rupert Lowe, a member of its governing body, to the police over allegations of threatening behavior directed at Zia Yusuf, the party’s chairman. Alongside these accusations, Lowe is also being investigated for claims of bullying against female staff, resulting in his suspension from party activities.
In a statement shared via social media, the 67-year-old Lowe vehemently denied the allegations, suggesting that the claims stemmed from his recent critiques of Farage and Reform U.K.'s structure. The accusations have emerged at a time when Reform U.K. has been experiencing an upswing in support, often surpassing the traditional Conservative Party in public opinion metrics and gaining momentum against the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Historically, parties run by Farage have encountered struggles with internal strife, and these latest revelations cast doubt on the stability of Reform U.K. as it navigates the mounting pressures of a dynamic political landscape. The tension between Lowe, a businessman with previous ties to Southampton F.C., and Farage could signal a deeper rift within the party, reminiscent of past upheavals in Farage's political endeavors.
In a statement shared via social media, the 67-year-old Lowe vehemently denied the allegations, suggesting that the claims stemmed from his recent critiques of Farage and Reform U.K.'s structure. The accusations have emerged at a time when Reform U.K. has been experiencing an upswing in support, often surpassing the traditional Conservative Party in public opinion metrics and gaining momentum against the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Historically, parties run by Farage have encountered struggles with internal strife, and these latest revelations cast doubt on the stability of Reform U.K. as it navigates the mounting pressures of a dynamic political landscape. The tension between Lowe, a businessman with previous ties to Southampton F.C., and Farage could signal a deeper rift within the party, reminiscent of past upheavals in Farage's political endeavors.
