Zia Yusuf refused to rule out a right-wing coalition.
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He said forming alliances would be a “big if.”
He suggested parties might need to act out of “patriotic duty.”
The comments followed the launch of Restore Britain by Rupert Lowe.
Camilla Tominey questioned Yusuf on GB News.
Reform UK claims to have led more than 200 consecutive opinion polls.
Yusuf said Reform’s average poll lead is nine to 10 points.
He said the party’s focus is on winning an outright majority.
Yusuf criticised the Conservative Party’s record in government.
He said the Conservatives governed in a way he described as left of Keir Starmer.
Yusuf previously voted Conservative and was a party member.
He supported Boris Johnson when he became prime minister.
He referenced Brexit being delivered under Johnson.
Yusuf did not definitively rule out a future pact.
Nigel Farage is expected to announce a shadow cabinet team.
Yusuf claimed there is “no shortage” of people for major roles.
He suggested several individuals could serve as Shadow Chancellor.
Reports speculated on Robert Jenrick as Chancellor.
Reports speculated on Nadhim Zahawi as Foreign Secretary.
Reports speculated on Richard Tice handling Business and Energy.
Yusuf declined to confirm those reported roles.
Further announcements are expected soon.
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