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Farage Unveils Reform UK Team Amid Controversial Policies

2/17/2026

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Farage Unveils Team

Nigel Farage (Reform UK leader) announced Reform UK's new frontbench team.
Suella Braverman (Conservative MP) was named education, skills, and equalities spokesperson for Reform UK.
Robert Jenrick (Conservative MP) was named shadow chancellor for Reform UK.
Braverman said she will repeal the Equality Act on her first day, drawing criticism from Labour's Anna Turley.
Farage emphasized policy control and set a May deadline for further Conservative defections.

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Yusuf Unites Right

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK, indicated a right-wing coalition to counter a 'divided right' after Rupert Lowe launched Restore Britain.
He said unity is needed to prevent Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Greens from gaining power.
Yusuf noted Reform UK has consistently led in opinion polls ahead of the general election.
He indicated upcoming announcements on key cabinet roles.
He said the Farage team will be formidable against other parties.

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Farage Unveils Team

Nigel Farage (Reform UK leader) announced Reform UK's new frontbench team.
Suella Braverman (Conservative MP) was named education, skills, and equalities spokesperson for Reform UK.
Robert Jenrick (Conservative MP) was named shadow chancellor for Reform UK.
Braverman said she will repeal the Equality Act on her first day, drawing criticism from Labour's Anna Turley.
Farage emphasized policy control and set a May deadline for further Conservative defections.

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