Planet Normal Reform and Farage smears only make the Party stronger
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Dec 11, 2025 
Zia Yusuf, Head of Policy for Reform UK and former chairman, joins the conversation to reveal his thoughts on the political landscape. He describes the smear campaign against Nigel Farage as one of the most coordinated efforts in recent history. Zia shares insights on the migration crisis, advocating for robust measures and mass deportations. He also discusses how public sentiment is shifting towards immigration issues, framing it as a winning narrative for Reform UK. Zia's personal journey adds a compelling angle to the discourse.
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Smear Campaigns Distract From Policy
- Zia calls the media's campaign against Nigel Farage "highly coordinated" and argues it backfired politically.
- He says smears distract from core issues like immigration, where Reform leads the debate.
Election Cancellations Signal Authoritarian Risk
- Zia argues cancelling mayoral elections affects millions and signals authoritarian tendencies in government.
- He frames these moves as undermining British democratic norms given the unwritten constitution.
Question Time Platform Sparks Outrage
- Zia recounts Question Time hosting illegal migrants who lectured on policy, calling it a BBC editorial failure.
- He frames that platforming as emotional manipulation and evidence of hostile media bias.