Zia Yusuf Returns to Reform UK After 48-Hour Resignation

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice addressed the media on June 8th, 2025, regarding the unexpected return of Zia Yusuf to the party following a 48-hour resignation. In an interview with Camilla Tominey on GB News, Tice explained that Yusuf, previously the party chairman, had stepped down due to exhaustion from an intense 11-month period of 24/7 work. Tice stated, "He was doing the job of about five people brilliantly." However, Yusuf's absence was short-lived. He has now been appointed to lead Nigel Farage's DOGE unit, a new initiative within Reform UK. This unexpected turn of events highlights the pressures faced by individuals in high-profile political roles and the internal dynamics of Reform UK. The interview also touched on the party's broader strategy and plans.