Reform UK has accused Rupert Lowe, one of its MP s, of threatening Mr Yusuf, and has reported him to the police, who say they are investigating. The party has also appointed a senior lawyer to look into claims of bullying in his office. Reform UK has also suspended Mr Lowe, reducing its parliamentary strength to just four.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK must look like a credible party of power to stand a chance of beating Labour and the Conservatives at the next election

The civil war dominating Reform UK has deepened, with leader Nigel Farage warning there is ‘no way back’ for Rupert Lowe