Reform UK: Richard Tice Denies CIVIL WAR After Nigel Farage SACKS Ben Habib
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Richard Tice, newly appointed deputy leader of Reform UK, has denied there is a civil war at the heart of the party following a reshuffle of senior figures which saw Ben Habib ditched by Nigel Farage.
Mr Tice said the measures were all part of a natural growth plan for Reform, with their aim to professionalise and rapidly expand the party after winning five seats in the recent general election.
The appointment of Reform donor Zia Yusaf as new party chairman, a role until recently held by Tice, was said to be in an effort to exploit his experience of running a business and raising money for campaigning.
Former Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib has expressed his “long held concern” on the leadership of the party, which had caused him to consider his position.
Mr Habib has been a major player in Reform, serving as a Member for the European Parliament for the then-Brexit Party.
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Ben is the one who brought me to Reform. He is an asset and he should be treated as such.
Nigel needs a deputy IN PARLIAMENT. I fully support him in making this adjustment. I know its difficult because Ben is such a good man but now is the time to trust Nigel's judgement and expertise.
He didn't get elected
This is no time for loyalties. Ben is not an MP so doesn’t know what is happening in Parliament
@@paulchristopher8634
No time for loyalties nice kick Ben to the curb like Farage takeover there has to be bloodletting and Ben's the sacrificial lamb in this case Reform are gonna regret this this man's been in the party loner than Nige like you're saying veterans of the party don't matter then no one will take u seriously you're going to implode like Galloway's party
was...
Ben should stay. He is the heart of reform and should be persuaded as he is much liked 😊
He won’t go he’ll be back in another good position where we can grow the party with the rest of the team. It’s just politics for you.
@@johnelliott9415 I hope so. X
He’s brown so obviously he’s out
@@johnelliott9415it’s not a party it’s a business owned by farage
Don't trust Richard Tice boys and girls... I am afraid they have got into Westminster and they are already behaving as I expected.. People need to take note how any organization supports their own... and they have just slapped Ben in the face... REFORM are behaving just the same as the so called Tory party... REFORM have already messed up BIG!!!!
Ben Habib is extremely popular, I think people will be very disappointed if Reform don't find a place for him to stay in the party.
He needs to be in parliament
@@paulchristopher8634if he stays he will be next tome round. 10:03
Time not tome.
the seats been sold to islam.
I really admire Ben Habib. He is a real asset to the Reform UK party. Please carry on Ben.
Richard is right; you can't have a Deputy Leader who is not an MP. I hope Bem stays and is allowed to continue to contribute.
Ben should have been chairman but the position was sold, so...
The greens did for years, so I don't see why not. Just make him co-deputy leader.
@@jamesmonkey5314 They never had more than one MP until now.
Reform has members that can't have any input to the party other than £££
Ben needs to zip it.
Big mistake to let Ben go
Agreed. A smart guy with his finger on the pulse.
Hopefully, he will stay very knowledgeable person.
Listen to what Richard said, they need a chairman not as a mascot but as a very competent person who can build a national structure in a couple of years. Zia is a businessman who knows how to do that, and he's financing the party too. And he's of ethnic origin, immune to silly name-calling. He's gold dust. Ben was great, but it's best man for every job when you are engaged in a serious project.
The mistake is letting the muslim money man in. I regret voting Reform now. Never again.
Ben Habib will do what makes the most sense when it comes down to it.
Love Ben Habib. Look after him.
Ben was one of the unsung heros of Reform UK. Such a shame they've pushed him out
He pushed himself out. Richard was moved, but stayed 100% loyal, with no negative public comments, as he's a party man.
@@charleswhite758 Richard moved for Nigel. Both have an established, long-term goal for Reform.
Ben Habib should have been moved on to Chairman, to reflect the same commitment.
logical move... a Party Deputy should also be an actual MP!
Shouldn't have placed a newcomer into the control room even if he brings cash to the club. Remember how carswell sabotaged ukip from within
They have not. You need to be elected and he was not. Simples!
Don't let Ben go. He has a lot to offer, and has his finger on the pulse. Is very popular in the nation, and should be TOP of the party's list for by-elections.
Yeah I think it's a bad idea, It's slightly Ben's fault though as he stood in a seat he would never win
Ben for the next by- elections
Ben would be a great recruiter and trainer of Candidates ready for the local and by-elections!
@@zSion I believe he should stand again for Wellingborough. His vote share went from 13% to 21% in a matter of weeks. Next time he will win.
@@Nora......... Maybe, but he came third. Reform came second in 90 other seats with lesser known candidates
NO, NO, NO! Ben Habib did a lot of the heavy lifting for Reform. He deserved the position of Chairman, until he wins a seat at the very least. What a bloody insult.
I hope you are starting to see what they're really about.
@@mariewalmsley6143 go away will you they are picking Zia to push the party forward have some more vision 🙄
Chairman is not a position to be awarded as a thank-you. It's an essential role which involves a hands-on role building the party across the nation, very quickly. That's a very difficult thing to do. Zia has that skill, he's an exceptionally talented business man, and moreover is financing the party with millions. Without money and great competence in every role Reform is going nowhere.
Guess money talks.
Well said, I totally agree.
Ben Habib is one of the most believable political types currently in politics. If Reform sack him they will be making a big mistake.
who said he was being sacked?
He isnt being sacked. He is not an MP and MP's must be in the leading roles.
Unusual for Nigel not to be able to read the room.
@@user-bh9eq6wy9w Spot on !
His proposed constituents didn’t seem to think so. He came third and sounded pretty sulky about it.
Try keep Ben on board. He needs to be part of the success of Reform. He has earned it.
Ben is very much needed. It is wonderful to listen to is eloquent insights.
DO NOT LET HIM GO!! HES TOO VALUABLE!!
He's about as valuable as how many seats he won in the election. He is nothing and it's good that he got the boot. He's a loser
Richard is brilliant, he has no excessive ego, he puts party first. Great man!
yes no ego in sacking one of the hardest workers in reforms creation to put in a financial donor as chairman instead of offering it to him. please, if he never bought that position, then king charles is simply a figment of my imagination. not being an mp had nothing to with it. you're very naive.
@@ControversialChris-o2b Chairman is not an honorary position offered as a "thank you" prize, its a working position, he's responsible for building an entire nationwide party structure from scratch, within 2 years, ready for whenever the next GE is.
That is a job for an expert, with youth and drive to get it done. That is Zia. He has a track record of building operations and multi-million pound companies. And he might be financing much of it himself. That alone is half the battle won. He is the dream man for the job.
He's also of ethnic origin, so is immune from silly name-calling by the msm. Sadly white people now are powerless to stop Woke on their own, they just get called "fascist" by the msm and all the moderate supporters run away in panic, and the party collapses. We have to partner with ethnic origin patriots, they are the sharp end of the fight back, as it were the titanium tips of our spears.
He steals land like they do in germany. He'll probably end up being investigated by probate!
He says that common land is available to anybody which it isn't.
Any reporters got the guts to ask him how he feels about his mother's ex-lover: The Fartage (Get Off My Mum)?
Ben, you can still play a massive role in Reform UK... Reform members as I am... Hang on, Ben, it will come good... Nigel will hold your loyalty with a good position... You need to continue to stay and grow with the party....
Surely as a member, you have a vote and a say in this, as well as the appointment of other senior positions? Be very odd if you didn't, every other party operates like that.
@@nickstone1587 its not odd, its obvious, especially with bens statement about how the party is run. zia yusuf, being just a donor, is chairman, and it's a seat he's clearly bought. The green party had members in positions of power without them being mps.
@@ControversialChris-o2b I didn't ask about that, but how a 'member' has no influence over anything. From here it looks like a one-man dictatorship, with 'members' doing little more than coughing up a few quid. Every other party, the members are involved, instrumental, in choosing the leader and the direction. Ben Habib and Richard Tice have both learned, in recent weeks, that Nigel calls all of the shots, and their job titles mean nothing when he decides they don't.
Totally agree, Habib is a huge asset and getting rid of him is pure wrong
He was not "got rid of", he was asked to move to a different role. Chairman is for someone who is going to build the party structure, with huge energy, skill, and money. Zia is that man, on merit. It's not a mere honorary role or reward for good service. It's the sharp and business end of the party
@@charleswhite758
He was not 'asked to move to a different role'. . . What is his role?
We Reform supporters want loyalty to those that have shown it. . . That's why the Party grew in the first place. They should not forget that.
i THINK THEY ARE LOOKING TO MOVE HIM TO A DIFFERENT POSITION AS HE IS NOT AN MP
DLs need to be MPs. That said he is an asset to Reform.
Also, party comes first, always.
We need Ben Habib to stay with Reform
Don’t lose Ben, he is more eloquent than most. Solid character.
For goodness sake do not loose him, he is well liked and loved by the British electorate. Ben could be voted in next time. How about making him President? DONT LOOSE HIM. I beg you all.
Ben Habib is a legend. His performance on Newsnight made me a Reform member and current donor - disgrace to let him go. Give Ben Habib his rightful flowers Reform
I agree he was ace
Big mistake if Ben has left the party. It does not look good for Reform. He has been the bedrock of getting Reform where they are today.
@@oldshiny3012 Ben Habib is not one to let go. He calls many to the cause with his earnest voice.
@@oldshiny3012 Ben Habib is a man of political conviction and loyalty - as are Reform voters.
We expect more.
Huge mistake making me rethink about supporting Reform
McPrice may have to answer to probate for all the land that he has stolen (Never to be been standing next to his mother's ex-lover again)!
Ben Habib is such a lovely, cleaver and loyal human being, sad he’s lost his position.
Tory? Deputy leader must be an MP. Have Tories ever had a deputy not an MP?
@@user-bh9eq6wy9w so should the chairman, but they've just given that to a wealthy backer. If you think Reform are remotely interested in democracy, you're in for a fun five years.
Is he angey man like McPrice?
I'd love him to throw a tantrum in 'my' face. I'll put him in hospital!
Ben Habib, is still our champion. I know he will continue to help the party grow. ❤️
I like Ben, he's a very intelligent man, sad they have got rid of him.
They haven’t got rid of him. They’ve just taken away his title of deputy leader.
Moving roles is not ‘getting rid of him’
Hopefully, he will get a good role within the party. He's a hard worker.
Good that they got rid of him. He didn't win his seat did he? Useless guy
bens time will come with in the reform party stay with it ben
Good that he's been sacked. Reform shouldn't keep losers on board, kick him out, bye bye loser ben.
"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the Party." Ben
Ben is a sensible person of reason and greatly appreciated around the country. Get it together. Reform and stop tearing yourself apart like the tories have done the last 14 years .
Agreed! I’m a big fan of Farage and Richard Tice but, for me, Reform will not be the same without Ben Habib playing an integral role. I cannot understand how Ben didn’t win his seat?! Wellingborough has missed out!
hes not sacked just moved where he is needed
Ben is a good man but Richard is right on this its about the end game dont go ben your needed mate 🇬🇧
yes that must be why they sold chairman to zia.
It looks like strong leadership but I hope Ben can still contribute
👍👍
Total respect to Ben, a magnificent gentleman who is plain honest speaking. Reform,Reform,Reform.
Let’s hope it gets sorted out. It’s not a time for sour grapes. The party needs Ben Habib to move forward and very much hope he will continue to help the party move forward.
I love Ben Habib but he didn't win a seat this time. Next time Ben, please stay with Reform, we need good people to lead Reform such as yourself.
If he is so loved, why didn't he win his seat
@FlamespeedyAMV some seats are easier than others....some communities have their views entrenched and it takes longer to convince them to switch
One of the reasons I became a member was that Ben was still in the party. Don't let him go, he is a large part of the party. This will be a mistake.
Rotten timing Nigel. This is damaging. Theres something going on that we have not been told yet. Nigel is not an idiot.
Yes he is.
I think this has more to do with Richard Tice than Nigel Farage.
That's a matter of opinion.
One thing is for sure.
Trying to predict or analyse the actions of a psychopath is comparable to trying to thread a camel through the eye of a needle.
No, they want to get cracking with building the party structure now! There could be a GE anytime before 2029. That needs a talented and financially generous man to fill the role of Chairman, it's not an honorary role given as a thank you.
What would have happened if Richard hadn’t been successful…….🤔🤔
Huge mistake firing Big Ben. He's the intellectual heavyweight Reform needs. Tremendous asset. Get him back ASAP!!
I don't think he's been fired
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It makes sense that the deputy leader should be in the HoC but do good by Ben, he's important to the Reform UK movement.
Ben Habib is a very smart and charming man, I was pleased when I found out he was a part of Reform. Make him a serious part of the leadership moving forward, he cannot be lost
Zia and Ben are both good people, surely there is room for both in the party
I don't get it, is reform trying to capitalise on labours lost Muslim vote to use against them? If that's the case it could certainly work in a fair few seats, rochdale, Blackburn, Leeds east and south, Halifax, Bradford, Birmingham and a fair few areas of London.
Could probably pick up about 20-30 seats. But what difference would that make? They would get more seats by bashing them in all honesty.
Ben is an asset. Don't lose him.
Ben is part of the Reform UK fabric, certainly claiming a big chunk of my past donations, and should be secured with dignity once he secures a Westminster seat. Take care of him.
I hope Mr Habib stays .Things will get better next time round.
Wellingborough you lost out BIG TIME! Not voting for Ben Habib as your MP Big Time! 🤨
Grow the party at real pace ? And you get rid of Ben Habib ? Really ? Tice, I have a better personal relationship with Ben rather than you sir !
They have not got rid of ben , he left .
Nowt wrong with Mr Tice. IMO
@@nancyreid2416no Nigel replaced him without given another position which is another form of getting fired
@@ag5688 and zia yusuf having bought the chairman position leaves no space for ben.
Big mistake!!
Ben is a fantastic asset for Reform and I can only hope he doesn't decide to leave. Hopefully he stays in some other senior role.
I like Ben. He has done a lot for you. should bring him to do something. Keep him there. I know he didn’t win. His seat but he does deserve something. He is a lovely man. He has really worked hard in these last few weeks knocking on doors to get you where you are now I can understand why you have to do what you do but please offer him something I’m sorry to see him go😢😢😢😢 So sorry he didn’t make it as an MP. I really am.
He is only being replace by a sitting MP, no alternative. ~Doesnt mean Ben is less valuable. However, Ben made a couple of disparaging remarks during campaign and his comment in latest tweat adds further to that. Is he committed to ~Reform?
Thank you for that. That really makes me feel a little bit better.🥰🥰
Stunned.
Proud to be a REFORMIST, but Ben Habib was resolute and committed. Weird one, but I DO support the need to professionalise the Party.
Moving forward together. At pace.
Its a shame about the Lowestoft candidate, June Mummery, not getting in, she ran an honourable campaign and came close
Not committed enough, one perceived insult to his ego and he flounces off. Contrast that to the admirable behaviour of Tice, who stayed quiet and moved role without public complaint. There is a man who wants to build the party, not his own ego.
BE CAREFULL OF ZIA MUSLIM BEARING GIFTS
Islam has kicked through the doors and entered parliament. Zia will be prime minister one day! Wahlie
The kind of stupid comment that gives reforms a bad name
@@Ridersonthestorm8899 so, the majority of voters for reform want islam out or on a leash not leading reform from behind closed doors. most of reforms voters won't even realise that a week in to parliament reform has already fully sold out. a moslem has bought the chairman position. and so rights nose just keeps getting rubbed in it. the backlash may still take years but it will be severe and it won't be people drawing crosses on ballot papers.
@@Ridersonthestorm8899how does it? Speaking the truth gives a political party a bad name? Maybe that Party is weak
@@Ridersonthestorm8899 Stop cucking to muslims, their ideology is toxic and has no place in the UK.
I think Ben Habib is a brilliant man. He is erudite, debates well and is tolerant of others who do not hold the same views! You will have a lost a formidable member of your team if you let him go - and- as Michelle Dewberry used to say ,’he is the housewives’ favourite’.
Disappionted that Ben Habib has not been made chairman of Reform .. he deserve better than this
I commented last week that the Reform leadership should make an effort to keep Ben close. Well that fell on deaf ears. If they lose the superstar that Ben indisputably is, they need their heads banging together.
Nigel with a swelled head?
Do you really think Nigel reads UA-cam comments under random videos?
You've voted and/or donated, you've done your bit. Now you get to see what everyone else told you about Reform.
@@user-bh9eq6wy9wNigel, trying to form a strongparty and to build it over the next 5 years! How disloyal was Ben Habib putting out that statement! It seems to me that Ben had the swelled head! Sour grapes!
@@nickstone1587 You never know. Talk Tv is a Reform supporter so I wouldn't put it past their team reading through comments.
I have great hopes for Reform and am sure they will grow. You, on the other hand voted Liebour and we are seeing the damage they will do to this country already. If they destroy our fossil fuel industry at a stroke there will be thousands of redundancies, loss of tax revenue and higher fuel prices. Well done to you for causing that, despite what everyone told you.
@@skipmole612 You're not going to enjoy the next five years. I hope, for you sake, "I told you so" stops being fun to say. Right now, it isn't.
Reform offers us the best democracy money can buy.
The best thing is knowing that about half of your upvotes came from Reform dupes who don't realise you're taking the piss out of them.
@@nickstone1587. . . Aaw faanks for letting us no. Duh.... Wot wood we doo wiv out u.
He didn’t sack Ben. Stop the fake news
no he replaced ben without giving him another role, so not sacked per se but he certainly didn't quit or go redundant now did he?
Ben MUST be given some kind of important position. It’s only fair. And in by-elections given the best possible constituency now Reform knows where their supporters lie. Ben has given a lot to Reform- he needs to be rewarded with some respect.
Why sack Ben ? He has always stayed true to the Brexit Party, it would certainly be different if Ben had won his seat, there are two Reform members here who are not very happy about this situation, the last thing that is needed is fighting inside the party,
Listen to what Richard said, they need a Chairman who can build the party across the nation, in a couple of years. Zia can do that, he's young and hungry for that job. And he's going to finance the party with millions of his own money. He's an essential asset. Chairman is not just an honorific title to give to someone for being a nice fellow, it's a working role which requires appointment by merit for the job in hand.
@@charleswhite758 I do not deny that, I agree on what you say, his speak in Birmingham was brilliant , but Ben has stood by Brexit and Richard from the beginning, but you don’t dump loyalty and people who can be trusted,
@@ML-xh1gofarage does , he's like trump doesn't care about the people doing the heavy lifting for em
you need the deputy to be an MP. Had to happen. If Ben is committed to the cause he will move on and wait for his opportunity in the future. The party is bigger than the pieces.
@@ML-xh1go Reform is appointing on merit, not loyalty. That is the only way to build a lean, mean, and successful organisation. It's tough and disappointing for those passed over. Ben could have had another senior role, but he let his ego get in the way. Zia is the best man for the job of building up a national party grass-roots structure, in 2 or 3 years. That's a huge job, for someone with a proven track record. He will also finance it. All parties need wealthy donors, but he is also a hugely gifted businessman who can do the job.
Ben Habib is a great asset. If he’s not Chairman or Deputy he should be given another plum role. The way things are done is important - Reform needs to treat its supporters with respect and if Ben did not feel respected they didn’t do it right.
FIX IT BEFORE YOU POISON YOUR PARTY
Give Ben a fabulous job in reform! He's an absolute asset ti you. Please recognise this and don't leave him out!! Ben is worth his weight in gold
It's the same in all parties, the leader chooses who has certain positions. Ben needs to be given another position inI Reform.
I like Ben, but the deputy has to be in the Commons. Unfortunately Ben didn't become an MP, so it makes sense. Ben needs to stay with Reform and keep working towards the next election, then he might win his place in Parliament.
I was surprised Ben made such a fuss, it seemed quite unprofessional, which is unlike him I thought. There are many other roles in the party, im sure they were going to offer him something else soon.
I don't see why Ben couldn't have been a co- deputy leader. The greens did it for years. I really hope they work something out, so Ben has a place in the party.
Need to be in Parliament
Shouldn't Richard Tice be dealing with his constituents problems? Hes never off the tele.
this is why I never voted for em. Reform aren't a "start up" as they were claiming. They had been around for 4 years, and their leaders were too busy promoting their media careers than developing the party.
@@Volcanic47so should all politicians be off the tv. Surely it’s part of their job ?????
@@bettymanning9807 Maybe too give the odd interview but nowadays they even have their own shows.
Neither was Ben Habib ¦¦¦
@@hazelclarke8142 Ben hasn't got a Constituency to represent. Richard Tice has,and he's still not off the tele. That's the point.
I so hope Ben continues to contribute to Reform's rapid progress... I was disappointed he didn't win a seat (this time), but I would love it if he feels able to go on broadcasting Reform's values and policies to the country at large.
Love Ben Habib but understand the restructuring to professionalise the party. Was gutted Ben never won his seat and I am sure he was also disappointed.
Ben has been a stalwart for Reform with his honest speaking. I really hope an official place can be found within the party for Bens talents (possibly Treasurer or something like) till local elections and next election.
You would have thought they'd have already established a new role for him before leaving him in limbo after letting him know he is no longer deputy leader.
@@Volcanic47 Exactly. They do need to behave like Tories. Sort things out behind close doors not in public.
It was Ben that made it public. He lost his seat so he had to be exchanged for someone that sits in parliament @@v3numgough465
Ben Habib is strong. Outspoken. I wonder, too strong, too outspoken..................
I like Ben he comes across really well, Surely there is a place for him in the party. Maybe there was and he turned it down who knows! Hopefully he will stay around !
IS NOT SACKED IS CHANGE OF JOB FFS
@Goburgirl-bs4rt his talents are best suited to other jobs
Ben hasn't left the party. I totally understand this move. We need an MP as the dept and ben can only be as vocal as his position allows him. He hasn't been in the media like the rest and great appointment for chair as well.
Home goal Reform! Without Ben, it will be your kiss of death!
Makes sense to me
Judging by the comments this isa big misjudgment by the leadership.
I don’t trust Zia yuzef yet….let him prove himself like Ben did
Looks like they’re tripping up already - after a week! - they’re not supposed to be ‘like any other party’. Money talks, as usual 🙄😔
Yusuf stands with Islam!
None of them can be trusted. None of them are true Christians or Muslims
Ben's pride is understandably hurt, BUT, that doesn't mean this move was wrong. Stick around, Ben - see the bigger picture! We all respect you immensely!
If Ben Habib goes I will not renew my Reform membership, the man is a total patriot and exactly what the country needs as chancellor ! ! And he has worked hard to promote Reform
if he goes it will be his choice he is not being sacked. Reform need the deputy to be one of the MP's. Clear cut decision.
Reform cant afford to lose such a high caliber politician ....
They'd be fools...
Ben Habib was a far bigger political communicator than Tice. he may of not achieved MP status this time, but treated like this is just wrong.
Just a shame Ben didn't win a seat
How was Ben told , not by text i hope !!
Pigeon and a piece of paper, Reform style !
I feel for Ben, but I can understand why Farage made this decision. I think most of you can understand in truth.
Ben Habib has kept Reform UK alive all these past months ,Brilliant speaker always talks sense, would be a formidable opponent as Priminister.
Ben habib needs to be put as mayor next year in is constituty
Hope not as I had the pleasure of listening to David bull and Ben Habib and they were serious assets
Ben didn't get elected, he can still be part of Reform i think its just down to Ben. but them roles have to be held by elected MP's changes have to be made. To move to become a more power political party and this is the best way to do it. I like Ben but its defiantly not over for him in reform
I Love Ben, I hope he sees that his participation in this movement is still absolutely VITAL and that we need him to take the REFORM party forward. I hope and pray he decides to stay and work things out. His pride seems a little hurt but I hope the others can do everyrhing in their power to persuade him to stay 🙏🙏🙏
Reform has generally done well despite some people trying to sabotage them but this will be a mistake if they cannot find a key role for Ben.
Its like you work your ass off for a company, Someone comes along and pushes you out.
Hang on reform want to democrtise the party surely there should have been at least a membership vote on the deputy leader position come on guys simple stuff here.
What they say and what they really want to do are very different.
No, that is not how Reform UK does it. Nigel is in charge, it's his party, and you can go with him or go elsewhere, like PopCon. Nigel had enough of herding cats in a sack at UKIP, which is why he chose a corporate structure with him as majority shareholder. When did they say they want to democratise the party? Democratic voters can vote for Reform in elections, can vote for their policies, nobody will force them, that's where the real democracy lies. And if and when he becomes PM he will be controlled by the House of Commons and the British voter. The party is controlled by Farage. Ben has known that since 2016, Brexit Party days, it's the same vehicle.
It's a PLC. You weren't seriously expecting a say in the matter, were you?
Need to be an MP to be a DL, standard. He made an error of judgement by tweeting. Still, I like Ben, but party comes first. That's politics, a lot of dead rat swallowing and patience
no they just want more donations and so are selling off positions, why do you think zia yusuf is chairman, he's no MP.
Hmm seems you can buy a chairmanship in reform??????
This is simply a matter of fact change. There will be plenty for Ben to do.
B B B bring back ben
Can people please calm down? Stop panicking and losing your cloister over Ben being moved out as deputy leader. Its about the party on a larger scale. Ben knows that, and Ben can still perform an adequate service to the party and the people even without the position, the idea that he cannot is absurd. I deeply respect ben, but this isn't about him and that's the problem here. He has made it all about him and the inference from him is that if he is not in the position he was in, then the party will waiver, that's massively arrogant and you lot are doing the same. STOP PANICKING.
Ben doesn't have to go anywhere. He can still be for the party, champion it as he has always done and help keep the party in the correct moral place. If that was purely based on position, then ben was never in it for the party to begin with. Its understandable that he is bitter but it is ludicrous to push this silly position.
I'm glad Reform are organising along professional lines so they avoid all the problems they had with candidates at the last election. If Reform are to grow, it must be more than the individual, even Farage said he would only be leader till someone younger who could lead Reform going forward appeared. It must be streamlined and organised, it must appoint regional officers to bring the party to a local electorate and work for the council elections, it can then build from the bottom up so when the next general election comes along they are imbedded at grass roots. Its time to pull together, not let petty personal animosity get in the way.
Exactly, that's a huge role for an exceptionally competent businessman. Zia is that man, young, energetic, and frankly rich. He has already financed the party with almost a million quid. He can build the structure, and rapidly.
I fully agree! It's Ben who put out that petulant statement. We do not see or hear everything that goes on!
If you believe that, you'll believe anything
If you have to be an MP to have these titles/jobs, then Ben cant have one, its government not Nigel that make the rules. Maybe he can be involved in a different way, would be a shame to lose him.
Ben Habib’s performance on Question Time wasn’t strong enough! I like him but it seems only logical that with Farage as leader Tice should be deputy!
Why did you get rid of Ben!? He was excellent
The fact that Ben Habib doesn't appear to have been told about his demotion before it was published by Reform UK doesn't surprise me. Having been fired as a candidate on a two minute conversation without being given a reason I've felt it first-hand. I've still had nothing in writing, even after a subject access request and complaint to the ICO. The internal management and communication is non-existent.
This is a sensible move to include the elected members take the leading roll. Ben will have his time at the next election. It doesnt change his value as a leading commentator in the party. Not every one can be a leader.
Sad news .. Mr Habib was the perfect deputy leader. He is a real beacon of sense and hope. A man of obvious ability, knowledge and diplomacy. It will be an utter travesty is he doesn’t remain at the forefront of Reform UK. Ben should remain as the media spokesperson and be offered a full time job running the Business of the party as it expands, especially now that the Reform UK MP’s have their demanding and time consuming jobs of actually being MP’s.