Rupert Lowe says Reform forcing him out because he poses threat to Farage

Lowe said it was highly unlikely he would be allowed to return to the party, which he accused of trying to ‘blacken’ his reputation. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Rupert Lowe has accused Reform UK of suspending him for being a “tall poppy” who threatened to overshadow Nigel Farage in the latest escalation of the bitter row that is tearing the party apart.

Lowe said it was highly unlikely he would be allowed to return to the party, which he accused of trying to “blacken” his reputation.