Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism

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

Tim Montgomerie says he will make his suspension a ‘test case’ for the party

Reform UK has suspended Tim Montgomerie after he repeatedly criticised Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf and lifted the lid on internal rows within the party

The timing and content of the messages between Andy Burnham and the impersonator remain unknown.

The timing and content of the messages between Andy Burnham and the impersonator remain unknown.

NewsUK & World NewsAndy BurnhamThe suspicious activity was quickly reportedHolly Clarke TV Writer and Nina Lloyd Press Association Political Correspondent10:01, 17 Aug 2026Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, it has emerged. The Prime Minister was in contact with an

Nina Lloyd, Press Association Political Correspondent Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, it has emerged. The Prime Minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles before concerns were raised about the incident. N

Andy Burnham ‘exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump’s closest advisor’ Craig Munro | Senior Politics Reporter Published August 17, 2026 9:04am Updated August 17, 2026 9:10am Burnham was caught out by the fake chief of staff, reports say (Credits: James Manning/PA Wire) Andy Burnham sent messages to someon

ANDY Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, it has emerged ...

The Prime Minister allegedly communicated with the person pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles in a series of messages before becoming suspicious.

The Prime Minister was in contact with somebody pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles before suspicions were raised.

The Prime Minister was in contact with somebody pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles before suspicions were raised.

Messages Andy Burnham sent to person pretending to be Susie Wiles ‘weren’t of significance’, says No 10.

The U.K. leader believed he was communicating with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.