Zia Yusuf resigns as Chair of Reform UK

The son of Muslim Sri Lankan immigrants, who last year thought he had purchased his way to political influence, yesterday resigned saying that working to get the party elected was "no longer a good use of my time".

His resignation may or may not be connected to calls by Reform UK's newest MP to ban the burka, a veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face and body.

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exchrist · 31-35

Id thought zia was largely popular. How can they ban wearing a burka?, no yamakas either? Cannot wear a cross or monk robs? What about freedom of expression as well as religion? No scarves hats or face masks. I thought England was better than that.
Also all politicains "purchase their way" to political office. Its called campaign contribution adcertising and recruitment?
Sounds more like the legislature isnt ready to modernize to a changing social climate.

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@exchrist It was not in the party manifesto, but their newest MP (who won a by-election last month by six votes), used her first question in parliament to urge the PM to ban the burka. Apparently she got the idea from questions posted by her supporters on social media. It has immediately split the party and will hopefully make them seem less attractive to the electorate.

There are strict rules on direct funding of election campaigns in the UK, but Zia Yusuf (who is unelected) was given his post after dobating £200K last year.

exchrist · 31-35

@SunshineGirl zomething smells fishy.