UK far right lines up behind Rupert Lowe in challenge to Reform

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 75% complete by Ben Quinn Political correspondentFebruary 15, 2026 at 03:58 PM
UK far right lines up behind Rupert Lowe in challenge to Reform

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Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK figure, has launched a far-right party called Restore Britain, which aims to challenge Nigel Farage's Reform party. Lowe announced his new party at an event in Great Yarmouth, where he pledged mass deportations and gained support from hundreds of people. The party is expected to compete with Reform in the next Norfolk county council elections. Other parties, including Advance UK led by Ben Habib, have rallied behind Restore Britain, potentially splitting support among hard-right anti-immigration populists. Elon Musk has amplified Lowe's message on X, where he also has a significant presence. The new party's emergence could disrupt Reform's chances in the 2024 general election, particularly in marginal seats with narrow margins of victory.

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