Former TV presenter David Bull has been confirmed as Reform UK’s new chair, it was announced today.
His appointment comes after businessman Zia Yusuf resigned from the position last week.
Speaking at the press conference, Yusuf said that he is “hugely excited” that Dr Bull was taking the role.
“I wholeheartedly congratulate him and I know he’s going to do an incredible job for us,” he added.
Nigel Farage said Bull would come to the chairman’s role with “terrific verve, energy, enthusiasm”, adding: “It’s going to be great fun”.
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Farage for appointing someone they describe as a Trump sycophant as Reform UK chair.
In a statement about the appointment of Bull , Daisy Cooper, the Lib Dem deputy leader, said: “The conveyor belt of Trump sycophants appointed by Nigel Farage rolls on.
“Reform is more interested in advancing Donald Trump’s agenda over here, not standing up for the communities that they are supposed to represent.
“This elevation of yet another Trump lapdog is just further evidence of this.”
