Former Reform Chair Yusuf Apologizes for Accidentally Liking Antisemitic Jenrick Post

Zia Yusuf, former chairman of Reform UK, faced significant backlash after his X account liked an antisemitic post targeting Conservative MP Robert Jenrick and his Jewish family, which included offensive racial slurs. Yusuf apologized, claiming the like was accidental and attributed it to a member of his team, emphasizing that the post was equally racist against him and condemning the rise of antisemitism and racism on social media. However, Jenrick and Tory justice spokesman Kemi Badenoch rejected the apology, accusing Yusuf of intentionally endorsing the hateful content and demanding his removal from Reform UK. Nigel Farage downplayed the incident as "one little mistake" in comparison to Jenrick's own political errors. The episode intensified existing tensions between Yusuf and Jenrick, who have previously clashed publicly over immigration and government transparency. Reform UK is facing pressure to investigate Yusuf's conduct amid calls for his suspension.