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Zia Yusuf Returns to Reform UK, Launches 'Doge Team'

6/8/2025

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Zia Yusuf Returns

Zia Yusuf is back with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK just two days after stepping down, driven by exhaustion and online harassment. He’ll spearhead a new “Doge team” and serve as a spokesperson. Reflecting on his past remarks about the burqa, Yusuf admitted they were misguided, noting that this topic isn’t a priority for most Britons.

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Labour Wins By-Election

Scottish Labour clinched a narrow victory in the Hamilton by-election with 8,539 votes, yet Professor Sir John Curtice emphasized that their support has dwindled since 2021, leaving them trailing the SNP. Meanwhile, Reform UK surprised many with a robust third-place showing, capitalizing on Labour's aggressive campaign tactics.

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Zia Yusuf Returns

Zia Yusuf is back with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK just two days after stepping down, driven by exhaustion and online harassment. He’ll spearhead a new “Doge team” and serve as a spokesperson. Reflecting on his past remarks about the burqa, Yusuf admitted they were misguided, noting that this topic isn’t a priority for most Britons.

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