Richard Tice

Richard Tice is the deputy leader of Reform UK. He is newsworthy due to his staunch defense of party leader Nigel Farage against allegations of racism and antisemitism during Farage's school years. Recent news articles highlight Tice dismissing these claims, made by numerous individuals including a film director, as lies. This comes as Reform UK's lead in national polls has reportedly slipped. Tice's strong denial and defense of Farage are significant because they directly address a controversy that threatens to damage the party's reputation and electoral prospects. Labour has condemned Tice's dismissal of the allegations as 'deplorable'.