The Herald

Donor becomes chairman of Reform

A MILLIONAIR­E

Reform UK donor will become the party’s chairman as Ben Habib loses his role as deputy leader.

Reform UK announced the parliament­ary roles their MPS will be taking on as leader Nigel Farage aims to “profession­alise” the party.

As the five Reform MPS took their place in the House of Commons, with Mr Farage swearing in yesterday, the party say they are aiming to “develop into the only real opposition”.

Reform faced criticism over their election campaign due to racist comments made by their candidates, several of whom were dropped before polling day.

Richard Tice MP moves from the role of chairman to become deputy leader replacing Ben Habib, while Lee Anderson MP will become the chief whip.

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Yusuf, who donated thousands to Reform during their General Election campaign, has been appointed chairman.

Mr Farage said: “These appointmen­ts are the first step to ensure that

Reform UK is fit and ready to take forward its positive message.

“I have no doubt that we will profession­alise the party and change politics for good.”

Writing on X, former deputy leader Mr Habib said: “I have just been informed by Nigel Farage that Richard Tice is taking over as deputy leader of the party. Consequent­ly, I no longer hold that position.

“I am considerin­g my position more generally in light of this change. I have long held concerns about the control of the party and the decision-making processes. I will reflect on all of this.

“The key for me is that Reform UK stays true to the promises made to the British people. The movement we have created does not belong to us, it belongs to the people. We are obliged and indebted to the British people.”