Nigel Farage Finally Speaks Out on Rupert Lowe as Reform UK Infighting Threatens Donations

Nigel Farage has broken his silence on the internal conflict within Reform UK, warning that infighting could jeopardize the party’s chances in the upcoming 2025 Local Elections. In an article for The Telegraph, Farage acknowledged that the suspension of MP Rupert Lowe over allegations of bullying and threats of violence has “dented the sense of unity” within the party. Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, has strongly denied the allegations.

Farage praised Lowe for his contributions to public debate over the past eight months but noted that the suspended MP had managed to “fall out with all his parliamentary colleagues in one way or another.” He revealed that Reform UK had attempted to manage the situation but ultimately failed to contain the fallout. Farage also mentioned a confrontation between Lowe and Labour Minister Mike Kane, which he described as one of several incidents that led to the appointment of a King’s Counsel to investigate the allegations.

The Reform UK leader expressed regret over Lowe’s decision to publicly criticize him in a newspaper interview, stating that the party’s chairman, Zia Yusuf, could not ignore the complaints against Lowe. Farage emphasized that Lowe’s suspension was necessary to maintain the party’s integrity and focus on its goals.

The internal strife comes at a critical time for Reform UK, with former Tory donor Mohamed Amersi warning that continued divisions could deter donors and harm the party’s electability. Amersi, who contributed £25,000 to a Reform fundraiser earlier this year, cautioned that the party must resolve its internal conflicts to remain viable.

Despite the controversy, Reform UK appears determined to move forward without Lowe. Party insiders have made it clear that Lowe will not regain the whip, with one source telling The Daily Mail, “He has crossed Nigel, and the political world is littered with the bodies of people who have done that.” Another source accused Lowe of being “captured by the online radical right.”

In the days leading up to his suspension, Lowe had criticized Farage’s leadership, suggesting that Reform UK would not win the next election if it remained a “protest party led by the Messiah.” Farage dismissed these claims, asserting that Reform UK is a “positive party” with a clear vision for the future.

The public feud highlights the challenges Reform UK faces as it seeks to establish itself as a credible political force. With the 2025 Local Elections approaching, the party must address its internal divisions and present a united front to voters if it hopes to succeed.