A former Reform UK spokesman has warned that "hard-left" groups could orchestrate widespread unrest across Britain if Nigel Farage's party wins the next general election, drawing comparisons to recent disturbances in Los Angeles.
Gawain Towler told GB News that whoever leads Reform's home affairs brief must prepare for demonstrations similar to those seen in LA.
He predicted organised protests would emerge as a response to a potential Reform victory.
Towler said: "One thing I was thinking, whoever is in charge of home affairs for Reform UK, going into the election and coming out of the election must be prepared for very similar behaviour to LA in this country.
Gawain Towler said issued a warning of "hard-left" protests
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"It will be orchestrated by the hard left, because they will not accept a Reform victory in the election.
"They will do everything they can. They try it now. There's always demonstrations where we go.
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"And I can see that sort of behaviour kicking off and down the country as a sort of response, not my Prime Minister stuff.
"So I think whoever is in charge of the home affairs brief for Reform going into that election and coming out of the election will have to be prepared for this, and the police will have to also be prepared for it."
The warning comes as Reform UK undergoes significant leadership changes. TalkTV presenter David Bull was named the party's new chairman earlier today, replacing businessman Zia Yusuf who resigned last week.
Yusuf's departure followed an internal dispute after he called it "dumb" for new Reform MP Sarah Pochin to ask the Prime Minister about banning the burka. He initially said working for a Reform UK Government was not "a good use of my time".
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However, Yusuf returned to the party just 48 hours later, claiming that he regretted his social media post and that "exhaustion led to a poor decision".
He will now lead Reform's "Doge team", modelled on the US Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at cutting council spending.
Bull, a 56-year-old long-time ally of Farage, has held several roles in Reform and its predecessor, the Brexit Party.
Speaking at a London event, Farage said Bull's job was "not to get involved in the admin" but to "give leadership" to activists.
Bull's job is "not to get involved in the admin" but to "give leadership" to activists
GB NEWSThe party leader said Bull would bring "terrific verve, energy, enthusiasm" to the role, adding: "It's going to be great fun". He insisted Reform was "stronger" for the reshuffle.
Farage credited Yusuf with building Reform's infrastructure and said he "forgave" him, claiming Yusuf had been "exhausted" and "lost his rag" under pressure.
Rather than appointing a direct successor, Reform is splitting Yusuf's former responsibilities into multiple posts, including a new head of operations and head of treasury.
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