Reform UK Leaders Reject Boris Johnson Amid Immigration Disputes

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has ruled out the possibility of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson joining the party, citing Johnson's immigration policies as a key reason. Farage criticized the 'Boris-wave' of mass immigration during Johnson's tenure, saying it cost the country and would not be forgiven by Reform's supporters. Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's policy chief, also condemned Johnson, labeling him one of the worst prime ministers and accusing him of betraying Brexit voters by allowing a surge in non-EU immigration. Despite some defections from Johnson's allies like Nadine Dorries to Reform UK, both Farage and Yusuf emphasized that Johnson's values on law, order, and sovereignty do not align with the party's stance. Dorries has called for Johnson and Farage to unite against Labour, but both Reform leaders dismissed the idea of an alliance. The party stresses its commitment to strict border control, increased deportations, and stronger law enforcement as core principles that Johnson does not share.