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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn

Nigel Farage stirs tensions in Reform UK as he ousts deputies

Ben Habib, at a press conference in London, this year
Ben Habib, seen outlining Reform's plans in London this year, has been removed as co-deputy of the party. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Tensions within Reform UK have spilled over after Nigel Farage ousted its two longstanding deputy leaders and made other changes at the top.

Ben Habib, a former Brexit party MEP, who had been co-deputy leader since March 2023, said he was considering his position after Farage told him on Thursday that he was being replaced by the Reform MP and former leader Richard Tice.

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