At a Reform conference in Birmingham,MP Sarah Pochin called for right-wing unity to prevent a Labour victory. Her stance contradicts other party members who want to dismantle the Conservative Party entirely.
Pochin’s warning against a "devastated" Right
During a live recording of the Daily T podcast at the Birmingham conference, Sarah Pochin , the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, urged right-wing politicians to prioritize the "bigger picture" over personal attacks. As reported by the source, Pochin expressed a deep fear that internal infighting could lead to the Right destroying itself, ultimately handing power to the Labour Party.
Pochin, who is Reform's first female MP, also noted that she intentionally avoids the ego-driven conflicts common on social media platforms like Twitter. She argued that the focus of the movement should remain on its "huge mission" rather than political "tittle tattle." This moderate approach was echoed by former Conservative Cabinet minister Nadine Dorries, who also appeared on the podcast and supported the call for a united front.
The Charlie Downes impasse stalling a Lowe-Farage deal
The prospect of a broad electoral alliance has been significantly complicated by the rise of Restore Britain,a rival party led by Rupert Lowe. Although Nigel Farage had previously indicated he was open to discussions with Lowe, expectations for a formal deal have reportedly dampened. According to the report, a primary sticking point is Lowe's refusal to distance himself from Reform's controversial top aide, Charlie Downes.
Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, was originally elected as a Reform representative during the 2024 general election before leaving the party following a dispute with senior Reform figures. This history adds a layer of personal and institutional tension to any potential negotiations between the two groups.
Zia Yusuf’s mission to "put the Tories out of business"
While Pochin advocates for cohesion,other high-rankig Reform members are pursuing a more aggressive strategy of political replacement. Reform's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, used his conference speech to launch a scathing attack on the Conservative Party and its leader, Kemi Badenoch.
Yusuf explicitly told Reform members that the party's goal is not to form a pact with what he termed "con-artist Kemi," but rather to actively put the Conservatives out of business.. This aggressive stance highlights a fundamental ideological split within Reform regarding whether to collaborate with or cannibalize the existing right-wing establishment.
Will the split between Reform and Restore Britain hand victory to Labour?
The emergence of Restore Britain has sparked internal anxiety within Reform regarding the potential for a split vote. pochin has warned that Rupert Lowe must consider the damage his party may be doing to the Reform movement, noting that both organizations are essentially targeting the same voters and moving in the same political direction. Whether these two factions can find common ground or if their competition will inadvertently benefit Labour remains a central uncertainty for the next general election .
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