Reform UK has referred its own MP, Rupert Lowe, to the police over allegations of workplace bullying, targeting female staff, and making threats of physical violence against the party’s chairman. The accusations against the MP for Great Yarmouth, which the party described as a “disturbing pattern of behaviour,” have sparked internal tensions within Nigel Farage’s party.  

 

According to a statement released by Reform UK’s chief whip, Lee Anderson, and chairman, Zia Yusuf, the party received two complaints from female employees. "Evidence was provided to us of workplace bullying, the targeting of female staff who raised concerns, and evidence of derogatory and discriminatory remarks made about women, including reference to a perceived disability,” they said. The statement further alleged that Lowe had “on at least two occasions made threats of physical violence against our party chairman.” Anderson and Yusuf confirmed that the matter had been handed over to the police.  

 

The accusations against Lowe surfaced after he made critical remarks about Nigel Farage’s leadership, arguing that Reform UK needed a more structured governance. He accused Farage of acting like a “messiah” and warned that he would not remain in the party unless significant changes were made. "We have to change from being a protest party led by the messiah into being a properly structured party with a front bench, which we don’t have. We have to start behaving as if we are leading and not merely protesting," he told *The Daily Mail*.  

 

Farage swiftly dismissed Lowe’s claims, stating: “We are not a protest party in any way at all. That is utterly, completely wrong. We are an entirely positive party. Come to any Reform event and the positivity, the energy—perhaps he should come to one or two.” Speaking to *The Sun*, he added, “Reform wouldn’t have won any seats in parliament at all on the 4th of July last year if I wasn’t there.”  

 

Lowe strongly denied the allegations, calling them “untrue and false.” In an extensive statement, he said: "Let me be abundantly clear—this investigation is based on zero credible evidence against me, as has been repeatedly stated by the neutral investigator. None has been provided." He further insisted that he had fully cooperated with the investigation, which he described as a “minor staff matter.” According to Lowe, the KC hired by Reform was “dismayed that this statement has been made” and had confirmed that “no evidence against me has been sent to her.”  

 

Dismissing the allegations as a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation, Lowe declared: "Allegations of physical threats are outrageous and entirely untrue. I have never made any derogatory comments about women, or those with disabilities. This is a lie. These allegations are not even referring to me. I will be seeking legal advice immediately."  

 

Farage doubled down on his position, questioning Lowe’s statements and suggesting they were motivated by political ambition. “Perhaps he wants to be prime minister—most people in politics do … his comments are wrong, we are making gigantic strides,” he said.  

 

The controversy has led to criticism from the Conservative Party, which questioned Reform UK’s handling of the situation. A spokesperson for the party said: "If these allegations are true and as serious as they claim, then Reform would remove the whip from Rupert Lowe. If they are not removing the whip, then it can only be seen as a stitch-up to ruin Lowe’s reputation and punish him for criticising their messiah."  

 

As the police investigation progresses, the allegations against Lowe are adding to the internal fractures within Reform UK, raising questions about both the party’s leadership and its ability to manage internal disputes.

 

Based on a report by The Times  2025-03-10

 

 

A squabbling rabble, removing the whip and thereby losing 20% of their MPs in the wake of Lowe challenging ‘messiah’ Farage.

And they would have you believe they are a Government in waiting.

 

Elon and Bob have it right. NF is a dud