‘Dog-whistle v fog horn’: why Rupert Lowe’s reach on X may not cut through Lowe’s online presence, helped by Elon Musk, dwarfs that of Nigel Farage, but may not bring him new Reform voters The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question? Nigel Farage’s team is down to four MPs, with the suspended Rupert Lowe denouncing it as a “protest party led by the messiah”. Let’s not waste time wondering who’s wrong and who’s right, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
Reform civil war deepens amid claims bullying allegations ‘had nothing to do with Rupert Lowe’ Great Yarmouth MP says he is the victim of ‘total lies’ by party leadership, but the KC investigating him has disputed some of his claims The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
Lawyer probing Rupert Lowe claims denies statements attributed to them by MP Mr Lowe had the Reform whip suspended on Friday and was reported to the police after allegations of threatening violence against the party chairman. Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025
In Reform UK’s power struggle, Farage takes on unusual role of moderate voice Rupert Lowe row highlights split over direction of party, and threatens Farage’s ambition to be UK’s main rightwing force The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Nigel Farage accused of ‘witch hunt’ by Rupert Lowe as Reform civil war escalates Reform leader Nigel Farage and MP Rupert Lowe have continued to exchange blows as former Brexit Party MEPs who served with both men come to the Great Yarmouth MP’s aid The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025
Reform feud escalates as Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe trade public barbs Richard Tice tries to calm party row in Sunday media round after pair attack each other in newspaper articles The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Labour MP warns party of ‘uncanny’ parallels with Germany’s defeated SPD Exclusive: Jake Richards says government needs to focus on issues such as immigration and welfare to fight off Reform The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
‘Right and proper’ to hold investigation after Lowe allegations, says Tice The Reform UK deputy leader said people would have been ‘raging’ if the matter had been brushed ‘under the carpet’. Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025
Reform implode as war of words between top figures intensifies amid 'threat' probe Reform have descended into a chaotic civil war after the party reported one of its own MPs to the police over bullying allegations. The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025
Reform UK Slams John Swinney as ‘Jealous Juvenile’ in Fiery Clash Richard Tice’s visit to a Glasgow chippie took a dramatic turn as he revealed two more former Scottish Conservative councilors had defected to Reform UK. The Fashion Central · Mar 9, 2025
Lowe says he was ‘warned’ by Reform UK leadership over position on deportations Rupert Lowe said he had made attempts to persuade Reform to ‘invest in a serious policy machine to present credible plans’ on the subject. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025
Suspended Reform MP claims party warned him over deportation comments Rupert Lowe said he had made attempts to persuade Reform to ‘invest in a serious policy machine to present credible plans’ on the subject. Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025 Nigel Farage: Public ‘does not like parties that engage in constant infighting’ He made his first intervention since Rupert Lowe had the Reform UK whip suspended.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025 Voices: Reform’s implosion makes a second term for Keir Starmer more likely COMMENT: Nigel Farage’s party may have been the main threat to a continued Labour government – but the split in his own ranks, combined with Starmer’s newfound popularity, means he’s on shaky ground, writes John Rentoul
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025 The Rupert Lowe row has exposed Reform UK’s dysfunction under Nigel Farage IN DEPTH: News analysis: Hidden behind the facade of positive opinion polls, Reform UK is embroiled in an ego-driven civil war, writes political editor David Maddox
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025 Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.
The Fashion Central · Mar 8, 2025 Nigel Farage Teases Tory Defection—Reveals Secret ‘Offer’ to Robert Jenrick Nigel Farage has weighed in on speculation that former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick could jump ship to Reform UK.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025 Reform MP Rupert Lowe hits back at party leadership after losing whip MP accused of threatening party chair says dealing with leadership is like smashing his head against a brick wall
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025 Rupert Lowe asks Nigel Farage to ‘have dinner’ after Reform UK suspension The party reported the Great Yarmouth MP to the police.
The Fashion Central · Mar 8, 2025 Nigel Farage Under Pressure to Suspend Reform MP as Tory Rift Explodes! Nigel Farage is facing a fresh headache within his own party after Reform MP Rupert Lowe publicly challenged his leadership.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025 ‘Nigel Farage feels real’: why young British men are drawn to Reform Once, anti-establishment youth disillusioned with mainstream politics headed left. Now increasing numbers are tilting right. Why?
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Police probe ‘verbal threats’ claim as Reform UK suspends MP Rupert Lowe Mr Lowe denied the claims and said the complaint to police ‘obviously went in just after I asked reasonable questions of Reform’s leadership’.
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Reform civil war breaks out as Lowe suspended amid bullying claims The Great Yarmouth MP has said the claims are ‘untrue’ and warned he would be ‘seeking legal advice immediately.’