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Tim Montgomerie resigns from Reform UK amid internal rifts

9/9/2026

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Tim Montgomerie Resigns

Political commentator Tim Montgomerie resigned from Reform UK on 8 September 2026 in the United Kingdom.
The former adviser urged party leader Nigel Farage to provide stronger leadership while reaffirming support for Reform’s policies and clearer messaging.
He was suspended a month earlier after criticizing figures, notably home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf.
Montgomerie will not rejoin the Conservatives and wants Reform to avoid mirroring Germany’s AfD.

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Montgomerie Quits

Tim Montgomerie resigned from Reform UK on 8 September 2026.
The criticism of home-affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf included a warning that emerging factions were splitting Reform’s Middle England supporters from members fearing a ‘Restore Britain’ agenda.
Montgomerie said he will stay friendly with Reform UK but will no longer be a member.
A Reform UK spokesman wished him the best and thanked him for his support.

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Tim Montgomerie said he urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to provide stronger leadership for the party and argued Reform should be less like Germany’s far-right AfD.
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Tim Montgomerie Resigns

Political commentator Tim Montgomerie resigned from Reform UK on 8 September 2026 in the United Kingdom.
The former adviser urged party leader Nigel Farage to provide stronger leadership while reaffirming support for Reform’s policies and clearer messaging.
He was suspended a month earlier after criticizing figures, notably home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf.
Montgomerie will not rejoin the Conservatives and wants Reform to avoid mirroring Germany’s AfD.

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