CliffNotes
- Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf quits amid party turmoil
- Nigel Farage praised Yusuf’s time at the party
- Questions over internal divisions as more resignations coming
Reform UK Chairman Zia Yusuf Quits Amid Party Turmoil
What Happened
Zia Yusuf has resigned as chairman of Reform UK, saying campaigning for the party is no longer a “good use” of his time. His departure follows tensions around a controversial call by Reform’s newest MP to ban the burka—an idea Yusuf publicly criticised. Party leader Nigel Farage praised Yusuf’s role in Reform’s recent electoral successes but admitted Yusuf seemed “disengaged” and had likely “had enough” of politics.
What Next
Yusuf’s exit raises fresh questions about internal divisions in Reform UK, with further resignations like tech advisor Nathaniel Fried following suit. While Yusuf helped professionalise the party and boost its membership and donor base, his sudden departure could unsettle Reform’s momentum ahead of the next election. The burka row, combined with past infighting and expulsions, adds to growing scrutiny over the party’s leadership and cohesion.
