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Reform suspends Tim Montgomerie amid internal chaos

8/19/2026

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Farage Announces Cabinet

Reform Party suspended prominent member Tim Montgomerie, making the dispute public.
Nigel Farage announced a shadow cabinet that includes Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman, Richard Tice and Zia Yusuf.
Zia Yusuf suggested firing shots into small boats and starting a war with France.
Nigel Farage has been lying low as Reform appears to be in freefall amid internal chaos.

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Dicky Exploits Drought

Dicky staged press conferences proposing to exploit drought conditions by encouraging food insecurity and mortality among people over 60.
Nige’s silence let Dicky appear to have independent authority despite lacking real decision-making power.
The media said Dicky’s remarks damaged Reform’s image as indifferent to the climate crisis while critics warned they contradict mitigation and could alienate older voters.
Party insiders reported internal frustration and fear that Dicky’s antics will cause further reputational harm.

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Milton Wins Cheeziest

Fil Milton won the inaugural Cheeziest Joke Of The Edinburgh Fringe award and received £1,000.
His one-liner about a “used funeral car” was chosen from 130 submissions after a public vote of five entries.
Milton said the prize helps publicise his debut Fringe show, which runs at Pizza Geeks Easter Road from 22 to 30 August.
The Cheez-It-sponsored award replaces the Funniest Joke Of The Fringe contest that Dave cancelled in July 2025.

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Farage Announces Cabinet

Reform Party suspended prominent member Tim Montgomerie, making the dispute public.
Nigel Farage announced a shadow cabinet that includes Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman, Richard Tice and Zia Yusuf.
Zia Yusuf suggested firing shots into small boats and starting a war with France.
Nigel Farage has been lying low as Reform appears to be in freefall amid internal chaos.

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