“Complete And Utter Garbage” To Say Reform UK Membership Fees Go Into Nigel Farage’s Pockets

Talk international editor Isabel Oakeshott says it's "complete and utter garbage" to say Reform UK membership fees go into Nigel Farage's pockets.
"You have no idea how wealthy Mr Tice would be if he hadn't had to put his own money into keeping the show on the road for years."
Isabel and Jeremy Kyle also discuss Ben Habib being replaced as deputy leader.
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[@JustAlanJohn]

Stop the Gaslighting Talk TV he was not sacked.

[@michaeltraynor4825]

Talk TV anti Reform; anti British people; in the pockets of the Globalists.

[@mimikins7748]

Yes but it doesn’t look good imo. As soon as I first heard Ben Habib speak for Reform, they had my vote. He is well-supported. An absolute credit to the party. He’s done loads. Now I feel disheartened with Reform.

[@gibbo822]

He's no longer deputy leader that's called being sacked

[@user-yq3nu5hd6n]

@@JustAlanJohn true Ben very happy to continue Anyway reform. Much to smart for tv stations Reform will have them for breakfast.........

[@stevegarrett2366]

Exactly. Ben Habib did not get elected, therefore he is not an MP. Because he is not an MP he cannot attend the HoC and speak as Deputy leader. Its not rocket science is it.

[@chrismattravers5434]

Farage would be richer outside of politics!

[@bannjaxx]

Which is why he's grifting now.

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

​@@hodgkinsonstephen6837 awe are you being silly now

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

​@@bannjaxx the only grifters are the labs and that's the bloody lot of them

[@cbusheden]

He’s already rich enough. He retired….. but came back for the people…

[@user-qg2bt2qt9l]

When you say richer how would he make his money? He went bankrupt when in business leaving £125k owing to HMRC. He paid himself dividends in excess of his companies profits. His bank accounts were closed as being a bad risk. He admits Brexit is a failure. He fooled the constituents of Clacton saying he’ll represent them and is now taking up a job as a tv presenter for at least 3 days a week thus stealing 3 days salary as an MP from the tax payer.

Proud member of Reform so is my family.

[@Rightchickenwing]

I'm proud to be a member and donate to Reform, I have complete confidence the funds will be spent wisely

[@Clare0116]

The accounts will be audited and found correct. All of the top names in the Reform Party have invested hugely to keep it growing. They all have other sources of income.

[@user-im8us6sg5d]

They've just wasted £140,000 on a vetting company they didn't research.

[@PeterBirchall-gl6rf]

Why is reform a ckmpany owned by Nigel..why is mcmurdock not kicked out now we know he was jailed for beating up is girl friend?who is paying nigel's costs to go to USA to back Trump..i voted Reform for Nigel to represent Clacton ...he has gone back ro GB news and noe to the limelight of his friend Donald...not the plan !!!

[@davidmcdowell3533]

Ben should become Director of Communications - responsible for selling Reform's agenda to the media and public. He resonates with millions of people in this country.

[@paulchristopher8634]

Until he gets elected as an MP. Sounds like a good idea

[@SAS-vx1jk]

The money runs the expenses for goodness sake. How insulting to suggest otherwise. Im very happy to pay to support reform.

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

Same here

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

naturally Reform will open their accounts for scrutiny and be transparent..won,t they?

[@Altair885]

Yeah I'm sure a millionaire ex commodity trader with links to the far right, Putin and Trump really needs your money 😂

[@laceandwhisky]

​@@Altair885Zzzzzzzzz you still here Zzzzzzzz

[@stuartbrown2522]

No matter what it's Reform for me and i think it's Reform for all British loving patriots MEGA!!!

[@StephanieLaerkeAndersen]

MEGA?

[@StephanieLaerkeAndersen]

If MEGA stands for make England great again, I ask you what about Scotland? What about Wales? You do realise that England and Britain are not the same? You talk about Britain, and in the same sentence you mention England. You do realise they are different?

[@robertdargan1113]

​@@StephanieLaerkeAndersen No one in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales calls or thinks of themselves as British. They benefit greatly from being in Britain, but are only united because of England ( the English) insisting it to be so - & most importantly, paying for these "countries" to stay in the United Kingdom ie. Great Britain.

[@Test_Card_Tom]

England has always been great. However as an MP Farage & Co are there to look after the interests of ALL the people of the United Kingdom, and believe it or not that includes Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and not just England.

[@lesleylamy]

@@stephenwood3178great.g

[@geraldabeyawardena5606]

Isabel Oakshott is very impressive - sensible, very well informed and everything she says demonstrates her high intelligence. Isabel, the world needs more of you. Ever considered cloning!

[@ThomasKing19933]

Proudly paid my £25 and would happily pay again.

[@nickstone1587]

One born every minute

[@ppauline1515]

Me too!

[@ThomasKing19933]

​@@nickstone1587You're just jealous that you haven't done anything worth contributing to.

[@jdhamer9356]

Me too 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@kennethtalbott2233]

well done tom, me too.

[@Wolfie387]

Get elected, get considered for Dep Leader..don't get elected, don't complain...Mr Habib still has a significant role to play within Reform UK. Again, the lovely Isabel is on the mark with her views and comments.

[@kalaspera12]

Rubbish

[@paulchristopher8634]

I 2nd that

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

​@@kalaspera12 do explain

[@ghosthorse77]

BS

[@veryhappychappy12]

​@@JulieMalone-oy1ll It won't, ever. It simply doesn't have the intellectual capacity.

[@user-qo2in5si5s]

Smear campaign

[@trevorglasper2084]

Who watches this crap lot

[@NatJ4reform]

I agree

[@user-qg2bt2qt9l]

@@user-qo2in5si5s Reform is a Ltd company. Any money Reform makes benefits the shareholders and 20% of profits goes on corporation tax. Who do you think the majority shareholder is ? It’s a statement of fact and not subject to ridiculous opinion or denial.

[@sachaclulow9288]

Just shows how scared they are by these dirty trick slandering. Paid my membership and will continue to do so

[@bannjaxx]

Any other private companies you voluntarily give money to for literally nothing in return?

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

​@bannjaxx ??

[@marthajohns443]

Totally

[@veryhappychappy12]

​@@bannjaxxGrow up and attempt to formulate a mature comment rather than rather pathetic labour central office waffle.

[@ricardosmythe2548]

​@@bannjaxxReform are a political party. The fact that they are also registered as a company doesn't negate that. Both the Tories and Labour have entities registered as companies under control of the party

[@medwsc123]

Poor attempt to besmirch Reform, again! - obvs worried and so they should be.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

Nigel knows what he's doing and the fella that has taken Bens place is a breath of fresh air and will do wonders. up reform.

[@paulchristopher8634]

Ben is still in the party and people need to remember that

[@Winston.S.Churchill]

@@paulchristopher8634not for long it seems like

[@davidbroxton4672]

The only extra holiday this country needs is St George’s day.

[@stephenwoods4316]

Isn't that slander. Its an awful thing to imply.

[@jjboyd01]

8 years of Brits slandering harry and Meghan. give me a break;

[@joginns778]

There's a difference between saying and doing it is said farage is pocketing the money, where as nutmeg and ginger have tried every thing they can to cause problems for the royal family,​@@jjboyd01

[@Clare0116]

​@@jjboyd01 Why bring Traitor H and Mad Meg into this? They are irrelevant!

[@robertdargan1113]

​@@jjboyd01 Actually, I think it's tje other way round. H & M have been slandering others, particularly their own families for years. Who could say anything vile enough to come near to slandering them?

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

​@@jjboyd01 ??

[@shinebright9026]

Wellingborough you lost out BIG TIME! Not voting for Ben Habib as your MP Big Time! 🤨

[@paulchristopher8634]

It was just too much for Ben to make up I’m afraid. I mean the winner was labour with 12, 000 and Reform could only muster 9, 000

[@davidharrison6248]

I voted for Ben Twice and would do again.He needs to come up here and graft..the Labour lass is like 2Penneth of hot air ..wont last long.

[@peterfawn4235]

Brain dead people all over the country it would appear

[@joycegibbs5267]

I know. Ben is brilliant !!!

[@BenjaminHall-yt6kk]

I hope Ben Hain decides to stay within Reform UK. He's a good man and an asset.

[@cbusheden]

You cannot have a Deputy Leader that isn’t an MP. He should stay and wait to be elected by supporting them not causing issues…

[@samanthapage2892]

Well said Isabel trolls are always spouting this garbage on X

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

naturally Reform will open their accounts for scrutiny and be transparent..won,t they?

[@lexden1]

See how terrified they are already.....

[@user-nz9rj2kw4v]

I do like Isabel Oakeshott as she acts with integrity. Labour must be very rattled indeed if it is already starting a smear campaign against Reform. No doubt there will be more to come. I'm sure that the Reform MPs are aware that they must act with absolute integrity.

[@GeneralMilosivic-db9io]

Labour rattled??? Eh lol what are you on about? Reform are currently arguing and squabbling between themselves. They don’t need anyone else getting involved.

[@GeneralMilosivic-db9io]

Ooh we’ve only got 405 more seats than Reform… Heellpppp?

[@thediscokidd]

She’s Lso Tice’s missus…

[@WhatDemocracy]

​@@GeneralMilosivic-db9io imagine bragging about being a Labour voter 😂😂😂

[@trevaudio]

@@WhatDemocracy With 418 seats….i would !!

[@BradleyUK58]

Zia has bought his position Ben earned the right to a position.

[@user-bh9eq6wy9w]

Money talks big time. Ben is still inside. His time will come very soon

[@edwardhylott6612]

Tony Blair somehow made a lot of money as PM.

[@JupiterThunder]

Back-handers for the NHS PFI contracts. Billions.

[@malkecic6623]

Was it Truman that said -show me a man that makes money by being a politician and I’ll show you a crook-!

[@susanboucher2116]

And killed 100,000 people in Iraq! This fact will follow him to his grave.

[@Clare0116]

Blair is now President of the WEF, he has been corrupt for decades!

[@rockerjim8045]

@@susanboucher21161M . Any PM of the UK at the time would have followed Bush and murdochs war. The Pentagon had plans for 7 wars but needed a Republican President and a trigger moment. 9/11 was that trigger moment. Bushes Defence Secretary (i think) just gave an interview. he walked into the Pentagon to be told on 9/12 plan for war with “Iraq” The only place not on the list was “Saudi Arabia” Strange as Bin Laden and the bombers were mostly from there.

[@enochpowelghost]

Habib did so much for the party and many voted reform because of his views .

[@paulchristopher8634]

He is still in the party. He needs to get elected as an MP

[@EndtimeElijah]

Ben Habib is "Throwing his toys out of the pram," time to put the Party first.

[@rjw4762]

The MSM will be coming for ReformUK every day for the next 5 years......makes it all the more important that they stay strong and that the 4 million+ who voted for them JOIN the Party and help it grow with a tenner a month or whatever. If Reform fails, Britain fails - I think they are That important.

[@japfourme381]

Nigel don’t let Ben go, he is an extremely valued member of REFORM!! The public Loves Ben, and also the voters, it will be a big mistake to lose Ben!!

[@recur9245]

His position has to go though because he didn't get a seat, there probably something else they have offered him

[@paulchristopher8634]

He is still in the party. He needs to concentrate on getting elected as an MP. It would help Reform in the end

[@bangkokballer4103]

Isabel is as total fox... Mr Tice is a luck man.. She is sharp as a knife...

[@rockerjim8045]

she left a family to be with him

[@TundeFacus]

She knows nothing about politics just money money wake up 😂😂cio from sunny Spain 😅

[@pubsignart5762]

Who else was out there did we have to vote, I hope Ben will stay with reform. Prove yourself Ben and stay true to Britain

[@hughmuir3063]

I think that Ben Habib should be held onto as he is very good ar being interviewed and his abilities should be respected and rewarded.

[@50sense50]

I paid my £25 this year and I will pay my £25 every year

[@walshy1231]

shouldnt he be held to account in the house of commons for his remarks as they were slanderous

[@robertburrows6612]

So your an imbersele,

[@johnhehir508]

Reform need their leader and deputy leader in parliament, ben habib is not an mp, but if he bides his time ,he will be after the first by election appears🤔🙊🙈🙉

[@denise4487]

Yea thats total bollocks

[@lawsonspedding6136]

Ben Habib is the reason why many many people joined the REFORM U.K. journey !

[@robertdargan1113]

Not me, just never really impressed with him. I believe he's a good & honest man though. Wish him all the best.

[@user-bh9eq6wy9w]

ben is still in Reform. Leadership has the duty to set up leadeership

[@THEDONKDEVIL]

Something about Isabel 😉😉 Tice is punching ...

[@niksgee3538]

I can't see how Ben can come back after that tweet today. Did more damage than media smear campaign before the election. His issues should have been raised in private.

[@paulchristopher8634]

He needs to concentrate on getting elected as an MP. I sure Nigel will promote him then

[@BradleyUK58]

No he was right to speak out.

[@fuggetaboutit70]

Agree. 'Reacting' instantly is always a terrible idea. Dr. David Bull showed how it SHOULD be done.

[@lawsonspedding6136]

Get him sued !

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

naturally Reform will open their accounts for scrutiny and be transparent..won,t they?

[@lawsonspedding6136]

@@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv It’s a registered company ! They have to !

[@matthewfindlay9010]

If Farage was in politics for money he wouldn’t of spent over 20 years of his life campaigning to leave the EU and effectively to do himself out of a job paying 8 grand a month and a gold plated pension. The desperation of these fools is embarrassing

[@valpotter3660]

More smear.

[@philreading3836]

What a trash station is it owned by channel 4???

[@davidgillettuk9638]

As a former council leader and formerly leader of a large political group it would be impossible to have a deputy that was not part of that group. There is a long list of impracticable reasons why such an arrangement wouldn't work. It is not a slight against Ben, it is part of the process of professionalising the party.

[@rogermoore5761]

Reform UK for me in any event. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@daveinnes5541]

Slander, get him in court nigel horrible waste of space.

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

naturally Reform will open their accounts for scrutiny and be transparent..won,t they?

[@JamesWilliams-mq8bo]

Well done Reform, keep working for the British, and our fading democracy, no one else will.

[@PoppiesAndPride]

THANK YOU ISABEL

[@grahambarton8187]

Vote Reform uk 🇬🇧 join Reform ❤

[@DeepBlueSea23]

Ben resigned because he was putting himself before party structure that has to change!

[@BradleyUK58]

Utter nonsense.

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

He didn't resign.

[@joycegibbs5267]

well, without Nigel, Reform wouldn’t have got anywhere !!

[@bevkaveri3916]

You talk show hosts should give us the real story rather than tittle tattle

[@athonygraham8353]

By tweeting that tweet, Ben Habib demonstrated why he was replaced. Reform did well despite him.

[@asanulsterman1025]

Ben Habib is the ONLY person in UK politics I trust to have the right approach to Northern Ireland and UK integrity.

[@susanroberts9218]

Just shut up leave Reform along all you news channels are not worth watching any longer I'm sick and tired of you and all the others have a go at Labour for a change 😮

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

naturally Reform will open their accounts for scrutiny and be transparent..won,t they?

[@CliffordSullivan-fj7jv]

@TheNewshound-pq2im you have no idea moron hahahahaha

[@davidscott3292]

The changes in Reform leadership may be sensible, but HOW you do it matters.

[@ab8865]

Ben habib wasn't sacked 😂😂 fed up of all the bullying towards reform.

[@tonypaul3205]

Tell me an MP that hasn't made millions from politics ,especially kickbacks during covid!.

[@user-yq3nu5hd6n]

Isabel ❤ Totally right Zai yusuf will be excellent For reform ❤ Perfect choice Am a British citizen Muslim 1970 From Pakistan We are on the same page ❤England Remember.... Asians wasn't so educated Back then All had corner shops Just look at Zai yusuf Millions like him Love ❤England Thanks isabel ❤ Very intelligent lady And pretty ❤

[@petersinclair8620]

The UK is an Island surrounded by water. We get rained on more days than we get sunshine and yet we get totally ripped off by water companies. Who tell us "Water is a precious commodity". It only became such when the water boards were privatized. Ummm!

[@ShanePalmer-yo4og]

The clue is in the name "Leader". The Leader leads and has to make decisions. There will always be occasions when leaders have to make decisions that might not be popular with everyone. I'm sure Mr Habib will get over the initial annoyance and find or be given something else to do within the party....

[@user-xn1cu6fo9h]

He’s wrong about Habib being sacked. He should get his facts right.

[@davidashley4386]

Shame Ben Habib is out, he is an excellent spokesman, he has total integrity.

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

he isn't out. Richard Tice was elected and so has to be deputy

[@glenreddy1435]

My understanding is every prime minister since Margaret Thatcher, have become extremely wealthy through politics, especially Tony Blair , I don’t believe reform candidates are in it for the money.

[@R1cHarris]

We know from the last 14yrs what we get when we elect people who are completely out of touch from us. Why would we vote in more of the same, just with a different name.

[@lolly9080]

Richard Tice “Ukraine is fighting for the freedom of the West” 😑I think there is more to it than that Riki

[@Joseph-wo3tr]

Who cares bout Ukraine 👎 a lot of us dont

[@Therapist_sells]

I prefer to call him wee dick 😁

[@user-jc4lb5mm7x]

It's Farage's company, it's not a political party, Farage is as genuine as a 9 bob note.

[@stevev238]

Agreed. It's grossly offensive and we tend to find that those who make such allegations are usually the ones who commit those offences and are covering their tracks.

[@stevegarrett2366]

How can someone who has not been elected stand in as deputy for Reform in the HoC..? Ben Habib is not an MP therefore cannot speak in the HoC.

[@user-qg2bt2qt9l]

Disgusting betrayal of the people of Clacton and the British taxpayer that he is now taking up employment as a TV presenter while on the payroll as an MP to represent his constituency.

[@williamlukeduckett7653]

Never the less let's not forget "They are a company"or are they

[@davidjma7226]

Nationalise the Water Companies

[@keithsewell8389]

This is what happens when the other side gets rattled.

[@sandraking6432]

Whats wrong with a shuffle that's what they all do and we want what is best for Reform

[@pam732]

Southern water 44% rise. I’m a pensioner where am I supposed to find that money.

[@royhaywood7864]

Should they not be Nationalized, along with the national Lottery.

[@glendakirby5579]

It'sabout ego. As a followerof the Brexit Party,before the changes that occured, I can well imagine Nigel wanting to remove any chance of deep divisions in Reform, and the atmospheres that can arise when there are divisions,there can only be one leader, and two strong personalities will create friction.

[@JulieMalone-oy1ll]

I voted reform and i will again, im also a member

[@freeline3601]

Ben is a man of principals and said that he would never do any deals with the Tories.

[@Victorflange]

I can’t wait to see how long Oakeshott puts up with spending every weekend in Skeggy

[@BOB-jt7jn]

Ive paid up, money well spent.

[@StuartHanson-fo7iw]

Rubbish not garbage, we ain’t American and if people value our culture then please use British vernacular 🇬🇧

[@kaxar6954]

Ben Habib is wrong to expect Reform to just give up control of the party to unvetted members. It is a young party and the leader should remain with the elected MPs. Perhaps in 10 years more rights can be given to true Reform members. Many trojan horses will try to influence Reform agenda.

[@stevev238]

There is scope for a National Deputy Leader at Large- outside Parliament, working on building the brach structure etc.

[@hunterdavies7342]

Making Yusuf chairman chairman won’t help the party,There will be reform members and voters that won’t give support to this,

[@margaretpitts5462]

Why is no one mentioning the money already spent by labour, billions going out of the country and our country ignored?

[@LondGWils]

She did not deny the claim. She pivoted to whether Tice would be even more rich if he was not wasting so much of his own money on Reform. She understands exactly how private limited companies work. The revenue received whether it be from membership fees that candidates standing for Reform and from supporters who join Reform, it all goes into the company's bank account. The company is owned by Farage (with a controlling stake) and Tice (minority stake). So the money absolutely go into their pockets as the company owners. But as usual she is gaslighting you defending Tice - her current sleeping partner.

[@michaelrandall2070]

WATER METERS: Why do the water companies have meters that are most unfriendly for the Customers to read ? Heavy covers with a single key point that can slip are a real disincentive. The Company response is they will attend to allow readings. Yes, so if a weekly reading is required by 10 milllion customers to watch consumption, the companies will have to think again.

[@ColinMill1]

Reform's political opponents will say anything to try and hamper the rise of the party. The way the other parties get their funding doesn't stand up to close scrutiny with large donations coming from various sources that will no doubt expect consideration of their political requirements subsequently. The Reform funding model seems to be a big improvement and I plan to continue to support them financially.

[@jjboyd01]

they have to show auditors their finances.

[@Wiganpilot]

Nigel should sue Plank Mike.

[@hsiadarb8062]

Mr Habib still has a significant role to play within Reform UK but he was not elected thus is not an MP. Setting out those who are close to the Reform party as well as it's new & existing members is the way forward. Objectives & planning is a must...

[@anthonywilson8998]

It is pretty obvious that it should be run primarily by those in parliament. Nothing unusual about that just basic business.Getting a bit sick of the sniping . Also the love -ins let’s keep it sensible shall we.

[@Noseypoke-mr7th]

Tell that to TONY BLAIR ISOBEL

[@susarahsmit]

Yes please inform people correctly!

[@philphil4914]

You cant be a racing driver if you dont own a car.

[@michaelsrowland]

Dont say everyone is behind ben habib .i am not. He didnt win his seat.

[@paulchristopher8634]

I don’t know why people are getting up in arms. Between now and the next G/E there will be one or two by elections which he can stand in

[@Spartan.357]

Well id rather give him money than any other git in Westminster.

[@littlenan3576]

I am sure Nigel Farage would know brilliant ways to spend it if it is true, which I do not believe.

[@MonumentalschoolBarcelona]

I’m upset Ben’s been changed but we must trust Nigel’s decisions and allow Richard and Nigel to do there thing

[@pameladale4874]

Much as I like Ben but the deputy has to be in parliament and Zia’s expertise will be valuable to Reform. Ben has been too quick to criticise the changes, how does he know that he wouldn’t have been offered a different job. I’m disappointed in Ben’s attitude.

[@user-ew2kq4iv5b]

Did I not read somewhere that all the candidates were stood down, except those who became an MP.. So I don’t think Ben has been sacked exactly but he’s definitely been sold out ,for the big shot Doner who wants to take over the party..