Reform: Forward to the past
Zia Yusuf briefly resigned from Reform UK after criticising remarks about the burka ban, only to rejoin days later to head its ‘DOGE department’, highlighting divisions within the party's leadership. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
Zia Yusuf briefly resigned as chairman of Reform UK after distancing himself from controversial comments by MP Sarah Pochin about banning the burka, something he had called “dumb”.
Days later, Yusuf has rejoined the party, now heading its ‘DOGE department’ with Nigel Farage celebrating his return despite prior disagreements over party direction. Their reunion highlights Reform’s contradictions and chaotic leadership amid a surge of hard-right populism.
GOING FURTHER
Zia Yusuf returning to Reform UK two days after quitting | BBC NEWS
Zia Yusuf announces return to Reform UK two days after quitting as chair | THE GUARDIAN
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf reverses decision to quit party | SKY NEWS
Zia Yusuf: I’m returning to Reform UK, 48 hours after quitting | THE TIMES
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