Rupert Lowe To Stand New Political Party

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Rupert Lowe, former Reform UK MP, has launched a new political party called Restore Britain.
Lowe currently represents Great Yarmouth in Norfolk as an independent MP, after leaving Reform UK.
Lowe initially set up Restore Britain as a political movement after being suspended from Reform UK in March 2024.
The party is now expected to act as an umbrella political party with locally based political parties as partners.
Lowe was suspended from Reform UK following allegations of making threats of physical violence against party chairman Zia Yusuf.
The Crown Prosecution Service later decided there was insufficient evidence for a "realistic prospect of conviction" regarding the allegations.
Lowe, a businessman and former chairman of Southampton FC, is expected to stand for Great Yarmouth again with the local party Great Yarmouth First, which will partner with Restore Britain.
Susan Hall (Tory leader in the London Assembly) and Sir Gavin Williamson (former minister) had been involved in Restore Britain’s advisory board when it was a political movement.
Both Hall and Williamson are expected to leave Restore Britain’s advisory board now that it is transitioning into a political party.
Lowe is known for his independent stance and non-collaborative approach to politics, which contributed to his departure from Reform UK.
He believes there is a disconnect between mainstream politicians and the public, using his Great Yarmouth constituency as evidence.
Private polling suggests Lowe has significant support in Great Yarmouth, and he would perform well if an election were held.
Lowe hopes his new party, Restore Britain, will appeal to right-wing voters who value independence of thought.
Lowe had planned for Great Yarmouth First to run in local elections, but they were cancelled. The new party will now focus on gaining national support.