Reform UK Chairman Zia Yusuf Steps Down Following Internal Disagreement
Reform UK Chairman Zia Yusuf has announced his resignation following a public disagreement with the party's newest MP over policy matters. The resignation comes after Yusuf criticized Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin's question during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, where she asked whether the UK would follow other European countries in banning the burqa. Yusuf described the question as inappropriate, stating that he was unaware of it in advance and that it did not represent party policy. In his resignation announcement on social media, Yusuf said, "11 months ago, I became chairman of Reform. I've worked full-time as a volunteer to take the party from 14 to 30%, quadrupled its membership, and delivered historic electoral results. I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time, and hereby resign the office." The timing […]