The inside story of Reform UK & Nigel Farage’s quest for power Via me & @rowenamason.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202... - ThreadSky

benquinn75.bsky.social • 8 days ago

The inside story of Reform UK & Nigel Farage’s quest for power

Via me &
@rowenamason.bsky.social
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/15/reform-uk-inside-story-of-nigel-farage-quest-for-power?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

We spoke to Reform insiders, dissidents, donors..
This is a party getting wealthier, electorally match-fit but still with internal tensions & questions around whether it really can break through

benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

Zia Yusuf is a key figure- a gatekeeper to Farage & at his side for crucial conversations, such as those with potential defectors

benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

But yusuf is also a lightning rod for anger among many veterans
A hard edged corporate approach has arrived..

benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

But amid suspensions & removals (a “purge” to some), there are rebellions, small for now but which could hamper/split Reform support in target areas

benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

Critics include Vicki Roskams, a one-time Reform star (now suspended) who came second in a north Wales seat and is taking the party to tribunal alleging constructive dismissal.
“So many people at grassroots level feel really taken for granted or are being pushed out.”

benquinn75.bsky.social•8 days ago

She says Reform is still shambolic, has a dictatorial approach & suggests there is still some smoke and mirrors regarding its claims of having 140k..200k members
Vetting?
She says those members include a dog called ‘Maverick’ 🐶

m-holms-coats.bsky.social•2 days ago

bravo! fine research + crisp writing. some seem too cautious about letting us, the public know what's going on in Britain's elected extreme rightwing. and looked very good on the page, too.

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benquinn75.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thanks for reading Michael

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