Reform UK’s Richard Tice said the party’s decision to discipline a lawmaker who’s been critical of its leader Nigel Farage over bullying allegations was the right one to make, although it was “unfortunate” and “difficult,

Reform UK MP Richard Tice - who previously led the party - has defended the decision to suspend Rupert Lowe months after incidents were first reported - including to the police.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has defended the decision to suspend one of his MPs, as he warned against "constant infighting" within political parties. Writing in the Telegraph, Farage acknowledged the row had "dented" the "sense of unity" in Reform but said it would have been "inconceivable" not to take action.