Former deputy leader of Reform UK SPEAKS OUT after being FIRED - 'this is now a civil war!'

'We have a movement, to whom we are obliged...'
Former Deputy Leader of Reform UK, Ben Habib, speaks out after being fired as deputy leader of the Reform UK party
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[@sharonseed]

I like Ben, but what he must realise is he didn't win his seat he only came 3rd in the constituency he was running for. Richard Tice won Boston Skegness seat and has become an MP. Don't fall apart now, Reform UK, Britain needs a party like yours. Don't let Britain down now!

[@tracywilson753]

He get this and not mad he just said… he still love the party and policy . He just talk common sense xx

[@dominiclane8538]

​@@tracywilson753but if you have not got seat in parliament. Ben needs to put his dummies back in the pram in all honesty

[@sandramunroe5073]

He is talking on behalf of Reform not against it.

[@sharonseed]

@tracywilson753 Fingers crossed Ben stays with Reform UK, Britain needs them all.

[@sharonseed]

@sandramunroe5073 Hopefully, Ben will stay with Reform UK, Britain needs this party that talks common sense, as none of the other parties do, that's for certain.

[@mariahelenascott1512]

Shame he was not elected as an MP.. I have an utmost respect for Ben Habib and his policies fr all he says. He aways speak sense. He is one of the best politicians. I hope he stays in the Reform Party. I would vote for him.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@andrewsharp5036]

Ben said it is NOT a civil war.

[@sbor2020]

Or I am sure you Daily Hate ...erm... "readers" prefer "Ben Habib has so far not ruled out it being a civil war in Reform UK."

[@Davidwilliams-lk7hb]

But Ben is 100% right. It is a plc not a membership with voting rights

[@Davidwilliams-lk7hb]

Farage like trump wants to lead a dictatorship

[@janpetersen7440]

Without Nigel Farage, Reform UK would probably not be represented by any MPs in Parliament at all.

[@arleneevans6342]

I'm not so sure. Richard & Ben built the party ip and Farage made decision rather late. I know a lot of people who were not happy voting Reform when Farage took over.

[@MandyAustin-nl4cn]

Not true, many people are put off by Nigel, who has too much baggage. Tice has zero charisma. Ben and David Bull were the only presentable people there.

[@richardgallagher4880]

@MandyAustin-nl4cn Think about what you just said then apologise.

[@stretfordender11]

@@arleneevans6342most ridiculous statement I’ve ever seen. You are just lying.

[@ljo642]

@@arleneevans6342 And there were a LOT more people who WERE happy voting for it - as figures show. It would have gone nowhere with Tice at the helm, though he's a good enough bloke.

[@steveelliott9746]

There is an error in the title of this piece. Ben said "This is NOT a civil war". He didn't say "this is now a civil war". I really hope Ben returns to the party.

[@neiljarvis8911]

He said he will clean the bogs if that's what it takes the get Reform to where it needs to be!

[@mikekaraoke]

Yeah, def clickbait!

[@sureepornariyanuntaka5270]

Please stay on, Ben.

[@Davidwilliams-lk7hb]

He technically hasn't left

[@steveelliott9746]

@@Davidwilliams-lk7hb Yes, I realised that later.

[@pamelarose9020]

Disappointed in Ben. This should be sorted behind closed doors. It's early days and he should have given time for the party to devolop. Without Farage they would not be where they are at the moment. Get the party established first

[@georgegreig2590]

Completely agree Ben should realise by airing this the media will make the most of it

[@terenceoakes4244]

Ben habbib is a good talker but he needs to step back keep silent and support the party once elected then talk of democracy

[@stephenjon3502]

But Reform isn’t a Democratic Party. Ben has confirmed this. Why on earth would you join a political organisation, pay a membership fee but have no say how it’s run whatsoever?

[@Davidwilliams-lk7hb]

So you want to cancel him

[@jmajor1915]

GB News getting worst with their tabloid head lines, Ben saying 'this is not a civil war' and the firs thing they put 'this IS a civil war'. Ridiculous

[@sassasins031]

Looks like a Leftie has been hired on the KZbin side of things.

[@rockerjim8045]

shock Journalism . All private news programs are firstly interested in rating. News always comes second

[@AVX60]

GB News looking for cheap clicks! Shame on you, people’s channel, yeh right 🙄

[@andrewoliver8930]

@@jmajor1915 They've always been tabloid.

[@michaeltx7547]

Ben, you may well have a valid point on this issue, but why discuss it in public? You could have had this discussion in private with Nigel, and in my opinion, that is the right way to proceed. As for your role; the Reform Party needs your skills and intellect, and I am certain there is a top job for you in future. Be aware that the main-stream media are never on your side and cannot be trusted. Do not give them free ammunition.

[@paulchristopher8634]

I 2nd that

[@Kalaharia]

Rome wasn't built in a day. Ben should be more understanding and help grow the party before trying to cause division and blurting it all out to the media

[@richardgallagher4880]

He should go back to his own country.

[@tortuedelanuit2299]

It really seems that Ben has his head in the clouds. There's so much work to be done before reform can even contemplate a democratic structure.

[@whatnextincomo]

He is not trying to cause division and there is none. Perhaps he needs to be patient.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@whatnextincomo This video was clickbait!

[@susanwinchcombe8812]

Ben Habib did and has helped build Reform, I have never heard anything but sence out of his mouth, if Farage doesn't keep him, I'm beginning to wonder if he's on the level!

[@DOCTORDROTT]

he did not win his seat, so he could not carry in his position . Nigel did say they are going to restructure. So there is no problem

[@JamesJackson63638]

nigel is the leader end of. he is the best

[@richardgallagher4880]

Do you think that sounds like a normal person?

[@El.Cid17]

​@@richardgallagher4880Yes.

[@viper_fan]

@@El.Cid17 How can you judge?

[@richardgallagher4880]

@@El.Cid17 A normal person would try and refute any of the evidence against that proposition. Bit kulty in it.

[@El.Cid17]

​@@viper_fanUrsula von der leyen told me.

[@RockinDaddy1958]

Ben is amazing and needs to stay whatever happens. Remember united we stand divided we will fall!! 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@richardgallagher4880]

United in what? He's a ffffforegner🙄

[@TS-hn2us]

Ben, you're better than this. Take a page out of David Bull's book...pull together...have these conversations behind closed doors and stopp airing division in public. All the credibilty you've built up is being withered away your public bleating on about not having a position you wanted. You tried to get into parlaiment and lost. Accept it and keep fighting. Forgive me for saying this but shame on you.

[@UTSareth]

Exactly. I don't know what the hell he thinks he's doing.

[@abicat6158]

Agreed

[@user-rf5rj7ee2v]

Ben thanks for letting the voters know how Reform has been set up and the party does not need a "Führer" who has the only say on what the party stands for in politics!

[@TOP.FOX.]

Spot on. Come on Ben give it a rest.

[@Prometheus7272]

This is true I agree with him, but he should say this privately.

[@philc1773]

Given what Ben said I'd adjust the inflammatory, incorrect title of the video.....

[@Petal-wj9uv]

Ben has great integrity and stands by his principles! He is a valuable asset to Reform.

[@margaretchapman8499]

Ben we need you please stay with Reform.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@markscript5746]

I do not see this as a civil war. Ben is correct that Reform needs to consider how democracy works in the Party itself

[@SAS-vx1jk]

Nigel stated at NEC that he intended to do this. Zia stated that he was going to do this now he's chairman. It WILL be above board

[@albertothomasx]

The main parties are not democratic.

[@deborahpearson2339]

I like Ben but it does smack in the face of sour grapes the party should come before a single person’s glory and it seems he’s upset about losing his position and would be willing to scapegoat others

[@andrewoliver8930]

He's correct in what he says. The party needs democratic principles.

[@Prometheus7272]

I don’t see it that way at all.

[@davidbnsmessex.5953]

It’s a different party not the usual , therefore do not do as the others have ! and anyway there is no true democracy .

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@sandramunroe5073]

Ben Habib is a lawyer. He is right and should be listened to by both Nigel and Richard.

[@paulchristopher8634]

Fine then do it in private instead of rubbishing the party

[@howardlunt3687]

He said it is NOT a civil war

[@SAS-vx1jk]

I know but Nigel said at NEC that he WILL be doing this and Zia confirmed it again

[@RockinDaddy1958]

I love the honesty from reform, you don’t get that from any other politician.

[@tracya4087]

well said

[@richardgallagher4880]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewoliver8930]

Murdock disagrees.

[@anneshrubsole406]

What honesty?

[@andrewoliver8930]

@@RockinDaddy1958 Is Murdock's CV true?

[@raveninblack]

Reform UK need to keep it together and sort out their differences behind closed doors.

[@rockyrowlands3652]

Winston Churchill once said that the best argument against democracy is a few minute chat with the average voter.

[@jayes776]

Reform doesn't need this infighting at this early stage, but I think Ben is correct about this.

[@El.Cid17]

Why did he join, he knew all along the set up ?

[@fokkerfilms560]

"Early stage"?! It's been going in one form or another for FIVE YEARS! One of the reasons I quit as Brexit Party coordinator for Glasgow was the democratic deficit. It felt a bit ridiculous to be banging on about the affront to democracy that was the Brexit betrayal while the 'party' itself was totally undemocratic. 🤦 I hope Ben succeeds but I'm not holding my breath.

[@richardgallagher4880]

​@@fokkerfilms560 Why were you in a party full offoreigners?

[@timg1246]

​@@El.Cid17The point of political activism is to create change. Do you really think that a political party should be owned by two people ?

[@richardgallagher4880]

​@timg1246 Are you back here after I caught you supporting the disfigurement of k1ds?

[@anneheard9381]

Bens dedication to reforms message should be bigger than his anger. Its not good

[@ColinGreen-pi7kj]

Ben is a credit to the party , unfortunately it's NOT to REFORM !

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Political Party or limited Company?

[@Build_Secrets]

@@martinmcdonald4207 all of the political parties are also companies. They have to be in order to have income and hold assets as an organisation (donations, offices, equipment, staff, etc). How did you think it worked?

[@stephenjon3502]

@@Build_SecretsBut as Ben Habib confirmed there is no democratic vote in how it’s run. Everything is done on what Farage wants.

[@Build_Secrets]

@@stephenjon3502 We already knew this before the election. Other share owning members gave their shares to Farage, because they wanted him to have majority control to shape and steer the party. This will obviously change in due course, but hopefully will not be rushed! Its Farage's party and policies we voted for. It was his "contract with the people", written by him. We should be weary of calls for him to give up too much control too fast while the party is so young and still being built. Lest it become just another establishment blob.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@elizabethlowe4607]

I'm so disappointed in Ben Habib. Whatever his views, he shouldn't have gone public. Discretion and professionalism are absolutely key. Why is he critiquing the Party now at this sensitive time. I'm convinced that Farage will structure things at the most appropriate time. It smacks of sour grapes to me. If it's not, Ben, your timing is atrocious. I think you have blotted your copy book now. Very sad and unnecessary.

[@skipmole612]

Have you listened to what Ben says here?

[@bernardedwards8461]

The vid hasn't quoted him accurately.

[@elizabethlowe4607]

@bernardedwards8461 that's the trouble these days. So much editing, distorting the facts. Thanks for the heads up.

[@karldobbs1938]

Ben has just lost a load of my respect. Their is no need for this. Nigel already announced he was going to democratise the party after the election. Why do you need to write to the paper complaining about something that is already being planned. Why not just contact Nigel directly and offer to lead that project instead of going on the news?

[@asiatravels007]

Title is WRONG!! Its NOT a civil war, please change it to match the thumbnail 👍🤦

[@mozramdonclips]

As a Reform voter I completely agree. If anyone is to take Reform seriously, it must publish articles and a constitution re: democratisation of the party. As much as we love Richard as Nigel, we are not voting for the Farage dictatorship.

[@alanparish4870]

So why is he having all these discussions with the media and not the Party? Of course he gives a damn and he can't hide it. He's acting like a spoilt kid and demonstrating he's not up to the position.

[@johnhay4228]

Sort your difference out Ben habib we don't want any one to leaving reform , we need to stand together

[@paulchristopher8634]

And not on public tv either

[@whiteheatherclub]

He said "This is NOT a civil war, not "This is now a civil war." Ben Habib is absolutely right. Refom has to become a political party, not just an organisation dominated in every respect by a few people. That means it has to have a constition, making it very clear how senior people in the party are chosen and the qualifications they need for office. It means the vetting of potential candidates being done by a committee chosen by the members and each constituency deciding who will be its candidate rather than the party leader just distributing candidates all over the country.

[@georgemaxwell3030]

I agree with Ben, REform needs to step up now that we broken the barrier and have seats in Westminster

[@picknmix8623]

I like Ben, he needs a role in the party

[@Hardman._]

How about he gets elected first...

[@picknmix8623]

@@Hardman._ I'm sure there are over roles, a party isnt just made up of MPs

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@rab1962]

I have to say, no disrespect to Ben but IMHO he’s not doing himself any favours… looks like he’s a little too much like the Conservative Party member. So is he in or out? All this should have been discussed & sorted behind closed doors.

[@francislozano6928]

I love Ben. He’s been removed from position as Deputy so obviously, he has to speak about it. He’s completely correct in what he says about democratising the party now they have a foothold in parliament. I really hope he gets a new position in the party’s leadership because they absolutely need him. He didn’t win his seat this time but he would’ve made an excellent MP & hopefully, he’ll make an excellent minister one day.

[@bernardedwards8461]

Ben is a great asset to the party and much appreciated by supporters. The important thing is to uphold the principles on which the party was created: patriotism, integrity, freedom of speech and the press, the promotion of British values and culture, freedom of religion without the party or factions within it becoming overtly religious. Supporters dont want it to become a Tory Party mk II. and we need to be choosy which Tory MPs are allowed to join Reform, because many are rogues who were implicated in creating the mess which Reform now has to clean up. We should not model ourselves on any existing party, one of our selling points should be that we are not like the others. Remember at all times that we are the party of common sense.

[@marymcsoley4071]

Ben is everything that reform needs to succeed and continue to win the next election. There’s more roles to play in the party. Advisor comes to mind. I wish we had more politicians like Ben.

[@georgegreig2590]

I am quite suprised at Ben by raising this issue he must know the media will make the most of it

[@Al-ny8dk]

Reform need to act and lool like a legitimate party, not a dictatorship. If Nigel is good then he will be voted in.

[@simonjones7894]

Ben's new roll should be running Reform Central Office. We all know Conservative central office needs to reform itself and plan for the future.

[@gatekeeperboxing5898]

It seems logical that Richard Tice would have the Deputy Leader Position having won a seat in parliament and been trusted to be leader of the Party prior to Nigel taking over and standing for the parliamentary seat in Clacton. Having said that I think it is a fair point that Ben Habib brings up, and no doubt other parties would have picked up on it in future election races. Hopefully this will be addressed at some point, well before the next elections.

[@alik5895]

First words out of Ben's mouth should have been about Nigel wanting to "professionalise" the party. Ben's implying Nigel doesn't. Dishonest!

[@jennyjessop576]

Oh dear...if you can't say something good say nothing. Most people will have realised he was hurt by being demoted... but Nigel is the leader. All leaders of parties choose their front bench, however many MPs they have.

[@laurameszaros9547]

Hell hath no fury like a deputy leader scorned.

[@Rayblondie]

He has not been fired. It was considered that a debuty leader should be an MP rightly or wrongly. This can always be reconsidered. Ben is a massive asset to Reform. I hope they can re-discuss this and admit if they have got it wrong.

[@spartybrearly7221]

Ben Habib joined Reform U.K and stood for election as a Reform U.K candidate (on two occasions) knowing what the party structure was. Only now does he voice criticism? 🤔

[@stevenhowe6677]

Habib had a jealous public tantrum when Lee Anderson joined Reform and now he's doing it again. Farage is making the right decisions, it's not all about Habib, he wasn't elected and should back those that were. I think Reform should let Habib go, he's a liability.

[@dereklupton5259]

He's advocating the same structure as the Conservatives use to elect their leaders - look how that worked-out.

[@RichardEnglander]

ReformUK LLC fails this test when challenged with Tony Benn's Questions to Power - his belief that those in positions of economic, social and political power should always be asked five questions: “What power have you got?” “Where did you get it from?” “In whose interests do you use it?” “To whom are you accountable?” “How do we get rid of you?

[@johnburgess244]

Agreement is paramount don't make the mistake of the other parties by internal bickering 😂

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Ben Habib wiping his arse in the middle of the street. Wonder why the people of Willingborough did`nt give him the nod. He needs to shut up with his public bleating.

[@MaryQueenHeavyIsTheCrown]

I hope Ben is given an important role. He has been a devoted member and an instrument for the party.

[@johnbell1859]

They really need to listen to this man. Don’t go down the same road as Labour and conservatives. 🇬🇧

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@Caesar-3el]

Sorry Ben your not an mp yet,when you are you will be accommodated.

[@peacecraft9354]

Comments being censored. The party would be filled up of sleeper agents from opposition and would take control before it can achieve its goals. Ben is being very silly.

[@user-vv4cl8mc3d]

We are far out from a time when a reform victory is possible and right now it is simply more efficient to work as a company. One of Nigel's actions that makes him unique among leftist politicians is his hard fighting for democracy through Proportional representation and governing ourselves without the EU etc. I'm sure he would not let this remain until election day and it seems to me that Ben habib is just stirring up unnecessary controversy and setting the party back. Ben is right but what he is doing is unnecessary.

[@neilturrell1710]

By far the most principled person in British politics today. Nigel must listen to him and move the party onto the path of democratisation, and it must happen soon to encourage growth in membership and development of policy. Well done Ben Habib!

[@Elizabeth-jd3mn]

He knows this, he said it the night he was elected. Ben just sounds bitter he has no top table role. If he's that bothered about democracy he has to understand he has to promote those who were democratically elected not the ones that weren't. Nigel has 5 years to make the changes needed, trying to do it before the GE was a waste of time. Now he has time he'll do it but he needs to concentrate now on his elected MP's NOT the democratically rejected one who seems to object to his unelected position being sidelined. I liked Ben but he's now sounding like an untrustworthy trouble maker and bitter. They might be better off without him.

[@johnmartin7158]

Mr Farage is the new Mr Trump. Nigel is the voice of Reform.

[@kk352]

There is a contradiction between ALL the headlines on this matter and the words of Ben Habib in this interview.

[@margueritespringer3687]

Ben should know the right thing to do is to not go public

[@JohnJohnson-xm2mu]

Ben is great asset and a crucial part of reform,there is a place in the party for him

[@arleneevans6342]

Reform is more like a business than a party. I agree with Ben. This needs to be a genuine party if it wants to form a government

[@user-vv4cl8mc3d]

True but we are far out from a time when a reform victory is possible and right now it is simply more efficient to work this way. One of Nigel’s actions that makes him unique among leftist politicians is his hard fighting for democracy through Proportional representation and governing ourselves without the EU etc. I’m sure he would not let this remain until election day and it seems to me that Ben habit is just stirring up unnecessary controversy and setting the party back. Ben is right but what he is doing is unnecessary.

[@arleneevans6342]

@@user-vv4cl8mc3d I disagree with you. You must start the way you intend to carry on. The party must be set up right now. Farage us also imo a populist statesman. He has proved by past actions that when the going gets tough he waljs away. Will that part of his personality change now he is an MP only time will tell. For sure though tge hard work will be done by the likes of people like Ruchard Tice, Ben Habibe and Ann Widcombe

[@user-vv4cl8mc3d]

@@arleneevans6342 I understand your sentiment but the fact of the matter is if they were to be structured in the manner you suggested prior to this election they would not have been able to set up as quickly as they did and establish themselves as the third party. There is no real reason why they need to be structured the same the whole way through because adaptable parties will always be the most successful. And why don’t you go review some older footage of Nigel farage fighting aggressively for decades of his life against the EU. Practically everyone around him was always against him. Then tell me who lacks resilience.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@deandaniels5362]

Ben is pivotal for reform. Hate this in fighting but Ben is right.

[@El.Cid17]

But he didn't win a seat.

[@deandaniels5362]

@@El.Cid17 he didn't need to win his seat to be put in an important position within the party. This could have been handled far better. He absolutely should be within the inner circle.

[@El.Cid17]

​@@deandaniels5362It was clear that he doesn't like playing second fiddle to Nigel.

[@deandaniels5362]

@@El.Cid17 how so? Where's the evidence of that?

[@El.Cid17]

@@deandaniels5362 You just have to listen, he only mentions Nigel through gritted teeth.

[@El.Cid17]

Ben knew exactly what Reform is and he didn't win a seat, it's sour grapes.

[@richardgallagher4880]

The other abbdul didn't win a seat did he?

[@El.Cid17]

Which one?​@@richardgallagher4880

[@user-bw8mc1zx1h]

@@richardgallagher4880 You should be in the BNP, not Reform with lingo such as that

[@richardgallagher4880]

@@user-bw8mc1zx1h Bnp? The time for politics has long gone

[@louloubrow2171]

Just cause he didn’t win a seat doesn’t mean he should have been sacked big mistake he’s a great descent patriotic man who cares about his country ❤❤❤

[@jimmoore9981]

Ben Habib has done a lot for Reform banging the drum for the new party, particularly from the very early days he is someone who is the heart and soul of the party, but like all parties, there are members who have a different take on politics etc. the bigger Reform will get so this will increase. I hope Ben stays with Reform because his day will come when the inevitable By-Elections will flow, disenchantment with the Labour government will grow and Ben will win and stand proud in Parliament.

[@stephenchapps2521]

What we have here is principled man

[@brassmonkey286]

Ben Habib's comments appear entirely correct at this time.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@theknightswhosay]

Nigel has already committed to democratizing the party, but why is Ben having a meltdown about the next election when they just had an election a week before he wrote the article? I can see why he was removed.

[@cyberlizardcouk]

they have really got to stop airing the dirty laundry in public for the sake of the country.

[@sharonseed]

@cyberlizardcouk Also, the corrupt BBC, Charles 4 news, ITV news, Sky News, which are far lefties, will be reporting that Reform UK are having troubles already, they don't want to feed the corrupt mainstream media.

[@user-bh9eq6wy9w]

Not 'They' only Ben

[@anneshrubsole406]

You mean stop showing us all that they are dysfunctional, it's a one man band, the Nigel Farage show and at the moment he seems more concerned about Trump, Clacton is already a distant memory.

[@valpotter3660]

Agree with Ben. Reform belongs to the people who voted to get 5 candidate's into Westminster. I certainly would have voted for Ben if he was my candidate.

[@raymondedwards8111]

Ben is right, it is not about one man now, it is a movement that does require democratisation As usual he talks good sound common-sense Listen to him Nigel

[@neillock1807]

I disagree with Ben. He seems to want "another Tory party, just a little bit less bad." But Nigel has a radical vision, which can make life better for everyone in these islands. I am on Nigel's side. Even though I don't agree with all the party's policies, I took on the job of campaign manager for my local Reform candidate! And Ben should perhaps consider that David Bull, who was in the same situation as he was, accepted the decision with good grace.

[@jimmccubbin6679]

Ben is probably Reform's best asset, so thoroughly rational, fair-minded and sure footed when interviewed, and he doesn't automatically turn off those who know little about the Party and its manifesto commitments. Too good to lose.

[@francislozano6928]

Ben should’ve been offered the Chairman’s position when he didn’t win his seat. He’s been devoted to Reform and he deserves to be recognised for it.

[@garethjenkins1403]

Party members have votes to choose their leader. So seems reasonable and standard practice. Nigel and Richard need to confirm this as it is what we would have voted in mind at the election

[@davidmcdowell3533]

GB news is now a joke. Sorry, I meant "not" a joke. Reform: just appoint Ben as party communications director and get on with it!

[@davidwhittingham8617]

Hopefully, Ben you will stay with Reform, if you leave it would be a great loss and would seem an unnecessary one.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

Ben should be a candidate in a predominantly Muslim area and convince Muslims not to vote along sectarian lines but in accordance with the interests of the country they chose to live in.

[@gerrylowrey1235]

I think Ben habieb is out of order ,if what he is saying is true,why go public .

[@Mary-lx3zs]

BEN IS A VERY INTELLIGENT MAN HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT ANS ALWAYS SUPPORTS NORTHERN IRELAND

[@PaganPrince11]

If I vote for a party, I expect that party to act on behalf of the people who voted for them. To listen intently to what the people want, then implement their wishes. Just because we got you into parliament, don't suddenly think it's ok to just do what you want. If I pay to be a member, I expect to have a vote and a say. Anything other is not democracy. If this party has just got in for their own personal gains, then there is no point voting them in. They will be the same as the other two parties. To take money and make a party a Ltd company, is only democratic, If the shareholders ( the paying members) have a vote and say.

[@st4207]

Ben is inspirational. authentic, passionate about Reform Party's role to safe the UK. He is a treasure for the Movement of the century emblazoned by Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. A talent & patriot we cannot afford to lose.

[@burtingtune]

I don't think we are at a stage in our national history where we need a party where the members can shape policies. I understand that all the mainstream parties aren't influenced by their members, but that doesn't mean Reform having a single voice that shapes the party is a bad thing. As a voter, all I want is a party that has the right ideas, coherently structured and that can be carried out effectively.

[@MissA3839]

Disappointing that Ben is talking negatively to the press about Reform, shows disloyalty. All the other political parties in Parliament their deputy leaders are elected MP's, so it's understandable why Nigel replaced Ben with Richard Tice. Before that there were 2 Deputy Leaders of Reform, the other being Dr. David Bull who from his tweet understood and accepted it with good grace.

[@ancietman]

I like Ben but Farage is in charge of the party & its his decision who holds what position.

[@pedrocardozo311]

I m confused. Whoever it is, must not have a hidden agenda. Need Ben in the party, as what he says makes, sense.

[@joe-vl3nd]

Ben is a top class Bloke 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@williamthompson4389]

I am a firm supporter of Ben Habib. I seriously believe without him the REFORM UK would not have reached the support level it achieved and he was one of the main reasons I decided to vote for the party long before Nigel Farage became leader. He should be recognised as a main ingredient of the party and allowed to.play a very active part in creating a Reform Uk Party Government after the constant failures of the 2 main, traditional parties, who between them have destroyed this once great nation over the last few decades.

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@richardgreenhough]

My suspicion is that this could be a weakness of Nigel .. his need to be in control at the top. For a political party it has to be that the party is bigger than one man. Nigel has always, or almost always been at the forefront of all the parties that he has been part of. If the party is to progress then I think Ben Habib is correct. Also, Ben seems to absolutely believe in the party and is super-honest and open. He is saying it how he sees it. He really is a great guy!

[@stratfordbaby]

Ben Habib is a DISGRACE. He moved his factories to POLAND to evade UK taxes and skip out of UK workers. He is only worried about HIS PROFITS. He is PATHETIC.

[@williamthurl2607]

I liked Ben Habib and the way he talked. But he didn't get elected and should get over it. He could stand in the next reasonable by-election to try and join the 5 MPs there already. Swallow your pride ,repress your ego , and live with it ! !

[@punishedpinecone4772]

Ben Habib recognises that Britain is for the British. His replacement refuses to say that.

[@stanmusz]

This is not the way Ben.

[@lesleywild8706]

Ben is entitled to speak as he sees it and also being sacked is NEVER easy especially when it comes out of the blue just after you have been working so hard and he has got a point. He is still saying 'we' so he's still banging on the same political drum so let's hope this hiccup gets resolved asap.

[@Paul_Holmes]

Sorry Ben, I am going off of you after being a huge admirer. They've only been elected a week, Nigel said that they will professionalize and he's put in place the man to achieve that. Sorry it sounds like sour grapes and I have not time for that.

[@janethart123]

Hope Ben does not leave 🙏

[@Jupitervirgo8]

I like this honest, principled man. I hope Richard and Nigel have such principals?

[@DavesGarden1714]

Come on Ben you were replaced by Farage because you aren't MP and couldn't represent the Reform Party in parliament

[@goharikjones7387]

Ben is a great man, glad all is well with you and Nigel ,Tice and Reform party.

[@Bobby-ot2ft]

The BNP fell apart after Europe election wins ,don't go down that road.