Reform UK deputy leader defends suspension over Farage criticism

On 2026-08-20, Reform UK's deputy leader defended the party's suspension of an activist who criticized Nigel Farage, while also unveiling new apprenticeship subsidies policy. The move highlighted internal party tensions over dissent and leadership.

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Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism

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Party’s deputy leader makes comments as he unveils new policy to subsidise more apprenticeships UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK’s deputy leader has defended the party’s suspension of a senior activist who criticised Nigel Farage, saying internal disagreements should be kept “behind closed doors”. Richard Tice, who is also the party’s business spokesperson, made the comments as he unvei