Rupert Lowe Turns Restore Britain Into National Party
Rupert Lowe has turned Restore Britain into a national party in Great Yarmouth, drawing support from other right-wing groups and raising questions about splitting Reform UK’s vote.
Overview
Rupert Lowe announced that his Restore Britain movement will become a national political party at a launch event in Great Yarmouth.
The move follows Lowe's independent inquiry into grooming gangs, which he said would lead to private prosecutions and shapes his hardline immigration and cultural agenda.
Other right-wing groups and figures have rallied: Advance UK led by Ben Habib said it would consider a merger and has backing from Tommy Robinson, while online activists and public figures voiced support.
Ben Habib said he has put £100,000 into Advance UK and it has raised £600,000 from other sources, while a Find Out Now poll put Restore Britain at 10% and Reform UK at 25%.
An early test will come in the Gorton and Denton by-election later this month where Advance is standing Nick Buckley, and Lowe is expected to stand again in Great Yarmouth.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this report neutrally, focusing on factual background (party launch, suspension, CPS finding) and balanced quotes. They attribute evaluative language to named figures (BBC editor calling Lowe a 'maverick'), include both allegations and exoneration, and report both supporters and departures without editorializing.
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FAQ
Restore Britain is a new national political party launched by Rupert Lowe, former Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth, following his departure from Reform UK. It stems from his independent inquiry into grooming gangs, focusing on private prosecutions and a hardline agenda on immigration and culture.
Support comes from right-wing groups like Advance UK led by Ben Habib (with Tommy Robinson's backing), online activists, and public figures. Advance UK is considering a merger.
A Find Out Now poll shows Restore Britain at 10% and Reform UK at 25%.
An early test is the Gorton and Denton by-election later this month, where Advance UK is standing Nick Buckley, and Lowe is expected to stand again in Great Yarmouth.
Yes, the launch raises questions about splitting Reform UK’s vote, especially with Restore Britain at 10% in polls and potential mergers or competition from groups like Advance UK.
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