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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

Lowe suggests Reform ousting was because he posed threat to Farage

Rupert Lowe lost the whip on Friday amid allegations about his conduct, which he denies (Jordan Pettitt/PA - (PA Wire)

Rupert Lowe has suggested he was suspended by Reform UK for being a “tall poppy” who threatened to overshadow Nigel Farage as the leader claimed there had been a “behavioural problem” for months.

The MP for Great Yarmouth, who lost the whip on Friday amid allegations about his conduct, which he denies, said Mr Farage “tends to fall out with” people whom he deems “capable enough to take over from him”.

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