Politics · 2 August 2026

Rupert Lowe urged Nigel Farage to merge right-wing parties on Sunday

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe wants to team up with Reform UK to defeat the left. In a video message on Sunday, Lowe set out five conditions for the partnership, including deporting every illegal migrant and banning the burqa. The proposal arrives as Labour leads in opinion polls following Andy Burnham taking over as prime minister.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 August 2026 at 19:16

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