Reform UK Appoints Former Ukip Leader Nuttall, Wins First Council Seat, Hires Ex-Tory MP Morris

Reform UK has recently seen significant developments, including the appointment of former UKIP leader Paul Nuttall as vice-chairman, focusing on internal election campaign strategies. The party celebrated its first electoral victory in North Tyneside, with Brian Smith winning a council seat, signaling potential growth ahead of next year's local elections. Reform UK has also attracted several former Conservative MPs, notably Anne Marie Morris, who will lead the party's social care policy despite her past suspensions from the Tory whip for using racist language and rebelling on key votes. Morris, who served as MP for Newton Abbot until 2024, expressed confidence in Reform UK’s vision and aims to contribute to its leadership against the Labour government. Party chairman David Bull emphasized her experience as vital to developing policy platforms for the next general election, framing Reform UK as the only party capable of challenging Labour effectively. These moves reflect Reform UK's strategy to broaden its political influence with a mix of experienced and new figures.