Zia Yusuf quits as Reform UK chair after row over new MP’s name for burqa ban

Zia Yusuf has resigned as chair of Reform UK after previous suggesting it was once “dumb” of the celebration’s latest MP to name for a ban at the burqa.

Yusuf was once a donor to the celebration sooner than turning into its chair final summer time after the election.

In a commentary on X, Yusuf mentioned: “Eleven months ago I became chairman of Reform.

“I’ve worked full time as a volunteer to take the party from 14 to 30%, quadrupled its membership and delivered historic electoral results. I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time, and hereby resign the office.”

Yusuf clashed with one of the vital celebration’s MPs, Rupert Lowe, previous this yr, which resulted in the parliamentarian’s suspension amid allegations of threats.

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