Reform UK infighting after Rupert Lowe referred to police

“Vindictive” and “pathetic”, that’s how MP Rupert Lowe has described Reform’s decision to suspend him from the party, pending several investigations into his alleged misconduct.

The party has referred him to the police, alleging he made “threats of physical violence” against chairman Zia Yusuf.

It also claims to have received allegations of bullying made by two women in Lowe’s parliamentary and constituency offices.

Mr Lowe, who denies the allegations, had the party whip removed yesterday, shrinking Reform’s parliamentary presence to four MPs.