Richard Tice and Ben Habib both appeared on Talk TV last night (Image: Talk)
Richard Tice, the recently elected MP who has replaced Ben Habib as deputy leader of Reform UK, has set out why Nigel Farage opted to make the shift, explaining: “That’s the reality”.
However, Mr Habib himself has reiterated concerns previously shared via social media, saying the decision was indicative of “confusion” within the party.
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Mr Habib was abruptly ousted by new Clacton MP Mr Farage yesterday in a shake-up announced on X.
The property developer also took to the platform himself minutes later to announce he was “considering his position” in the light of the decision and voicing his concerns about the party’s direction of travel.
However, speaking on Talk, Boston and Skegness MP Mr Tice, himself Reform’s leader until Mr Farage opted to return to the fray, said the decision was the inevitable consequence of the fact that they had won seats and Parliament and Mr Habib, who lost in Wellingborough, had not.
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Challenging him to justify the decision, Jeremy Kyle told Mr Tice: “A huge number of our audience respect Ben massively and so they should because he speaks their language so it must be gutting to see others come along and win seats.”
Mr Tice replied: “That's the nature or when you stand in individual constituencies.
“Democracy is wonderful but it's also a challenging thing when you lose, it's a tough thing. You put your head above the parapet, and I've been there we've all been there.
“Ben is a brilliant media performer, very strong on particular key issues like Northern Ireland, the Constitution, the ridiculous woke diversity, equality and inclusion agenda.”
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Asked whether why Mr Habib had criticised the move on social media, Mr Tice continued: “What we do is no different to the Tory party, the leader of the Tory party decides who is the chairman, and who is the deputy and this is exactly the same. Yeah, so that's the reality. I think it's just the same probably in the other parties.
“I hope Ben's got loads to give but Ben's got business interests. And he's given a massive amount of time recently, but we're all moving forwards.
“We're trying to grow the party at real pace and put the foot on the accelerator. There's almost no time for sleep, but we'll have a bit of sleep along the way.”
Mr Habib, who along with David Bull had been one of Reform UK’s two co-deputy leaders, yesterday posted: “I have just been informed by Nigel Farage that Richard Tice is taking over as deputy leader of the party. Consequently I no longer hold that position.
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“I am considering my position more generally in light of this change.
“I have long held concerns about the control of the party and the decision making processes.
“I will reflect on all of this.”
He too was subsequently interviewed on Talk, telling Kevin O'Sullivan something had to be decided “In the next couple of days” with respect to his future in the party.
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He added: “It’s not about my position in the party.
“It’s the mechanisms by which decisions were made that concerns me.
“And that should concern everyone, because if you want a party that is going to deliver the promises it has made it must be governed properly.
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Also on X, Mr Bull, who was also unsuccessful in his bid for Parliament in West Suffolk, said: "I’m delighted to hand over the role of Deputy Leader of @reformparty_uk to my friend and colleague @TiceRichard who will do an amazing job.
"I’m now going to concentrate on my media career whilst giving the Party all the support I can. I’ll be back on @TalkTV on Saturday from 7am."
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