Zia Yusuf
Zia Yusuf is an entrepreneur and the chair of Reform UK, a political party in the UK. Known for his strategic vision, he has been instrumental in transforming the party's operations and expanding its grassroots presence, significantly increasing its constituency branches. Having a background in finance, including a tenure at Goldman Sachs, Yusuf aims to professionalize the party while maintaining its populist appeal, aligning closely with Nigel Farage's political philosophies.
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The new shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf indicated a complete visa ban on diplomats, VIPs, workers, students, and tourists from Pakistan.
نائیجل فریگ کا پاکستانی سیاحوں پر مکمل ویزا پابندی عائد کرنیکا اشارہ
Pakistan· 2026-02-24
Zia Yusuf is the new home affairs spokesperson for Reform UK who will outline the party's controversial policies.
Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say | Reform UK
United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Zia Yusuf was replaced by James Orr as Farage's head of policy.
Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women? | Nigel FarageUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Zia Yusuf is mentioned in the context of racial abuse directed at politicians.
Trump, Musk and now UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe – they are the enablers, making racists feel great again | Jonathan FreedlandUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Zia Yusuf is a senior Reform strategist who launched a public attack on Suella Braverman and Robert Jenrick.
Suella Braverman’s defection is a calculated risk for Nigel Farage – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-27
Zia Yusuf criticised a call by Reform MP Sarah Pochin for a burqa ban, describing it as 'dumb' and not party policy.
‘Feels like a Muslim city’: Reform UK mayoral candidate suggests burqa stop-and-search in London; faces backlash
India· 2026-01-18
Zia Yusuf, Reform’s former chair, described a question from the party’s MP calling for a burqa ban as 'dumb'.
Reform UK’s London mayor candidate condemned for burqa stop and search remarks | Reform UKUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-17Zia Yusuf commented on a social media incident involving a like on an antisemitic tweet.
‘The mask has slipped’: What have Jenrick and Farage said about each other in the past? | Robert JenrickUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15Zia Yusuf argued that the £1bn limit would not threaten the UK’s place on any multilateral organisation.
Reform plan to cap aid at £1bn would damage UK’s international influence, critics warn | Reform UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Zia Yusuf, Reform's head of policy, led the DOGE team until last month and acknowledges the limits of local authorities' control over budgets.
What a UK government led by Reform would really look likeUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-05
Zia Yusuf, Reform UK policy chief, told BBC Breakfast that people have 'perfectly legitimate concerns about immigration'.
Shabana Mahmood to demand migrants earn right to settled statusUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-29Zia Yusuf indicated that the actual number of people applying for permanent residency in the coming years could exceed 800,000.
Sute de mii de români, în pericol să fie dați afară din Regatul Unit. Farage amenință că le ridică statutul obținut în urma Brexit: „Să aplice pentru vize”
Romania· 2025-09-24
Zia Yusuf indicated that the actual number of people applying for permanent residency in the coming years could exceed 800,000.
Sute de mii de români, în pericol să fie dați afară din Regatul Unit. Farage amenință că le ridică statutul obținut în urma Brexit: „Să aplice pentru vize”Romania· 2025-09-22Zia Yusuf is Reform's policy chief who commented on the changes to migrant status.
Reform vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrantsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
Zia Yusuf was the chairman of Reform UK during the time Rupert Lowe was suspended for alleged threats against him.
Nigel Farage hails Preston Manning as his ‘inspiration,’ as Reform UK surges in polls
Canada· 2025-09-09
Zia Yusuf is the party’s former chairman and a high-profile figure in Reform UK.
Is Britain headed for prime minister Nigel Farage? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Zia Yusuf replied 'totally, yeah' when asked if it was realistic to deport 500,000-600,000 people.
How deliverable is Reform's plan on migration?United Kingdom· 2025-08-27Zia Yusuf is the chair of Reform UK who supported the deportation plan during a news conference.
Reform UK prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plansUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-26
Zia Yusuf is a leading figure in Reform UK who discussed the capacity to detain migrants.
So drastisch sind Nigel Farages Pläne für die Asylwende in Großbritannien
Luxembourg· 2025-08-26
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf also criticised the government's decision, telling the BBC's Newsnight programme that it was a 'political calculation'.
UK wants to 'affect situation on the ground'United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Zia Yusuf explained how Reform would unshackle the City of London.
‘They feel betrayed’: how Reform UK is targeting votes in Britain’s manufacturing heartlands | EconomicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-21
Zia Yusuf recently quit and returned to his role as chair of Reform.
Britain’s voters can’t resist a messy drama. How fortunate for Nigel Farage and Reform | Marina HydeUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Zia Yusuf resigned as the chairman of Reform UK two days ago.
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Hong Kong· 2025-06-09
Reform despite the party losing its chair Zia Yusuf this week.
The Guardian view on Scottish politics: Labour wins the seat but not – yet – the argument | EditorialUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-08
Zia Yusuf resigned as chairman of Reform UK after criticizing a question from the party's newest MP.
Reform UK chairman quits after calling question from party’s newest MP ‘dumb’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Zia Yusuf, the Reform chair, said his party would show what it could do in local government and would be publishing a plan to deport people who have entered the country by illegal means.
Streeting says Reform are real threat and may become Labour’s main rivals | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-04
Zia Yusuf is the president of Reform UK and a successful businessman with a background at Goldman Sachs.
Dalla Dama dell’Impero al banchiere d’affari: chi sono i (pochi) gregari di Farage
Italy· 2025-05-03Zia Yusuf is the chairman and wealthy benefactor of Reform UK, brought in by Farage to professionalize its operations.
Reform UK undergoes schism amid row linked to Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
Zia Yusuf is the party chairman of the Reform Party who was threatened by Rupert Lowe.
Machtkampf zwischen Farage und Lowe
Switzerland· 2025-03-14
Zia Yusuf is the Secretary General of Reform UK who received threats from Rupert Lowe.
Querelles à la tête de l’extrême droite britannique
France· 2025-03-13