Reform UK’s newly appointed chairman Dr David Bull wasted no time diving headfirst into controversy, saying he’s “very anxious” about the number of people covering their faces in public.
Bull’s comments come amid ongoing backlash over a call from one of Reform’s MPs to ban the burka — and just days after his predecessor quit over the issue.
🧠 New job, old drama
Announced by party leader Nigel Farage at a London event on Tuesday, Bull was unveiled as Reform’s new chairman with the promise of “verve, energy, and enthusiasm”.
Farage described him as a “terrific” appointment, while Zia Yusuf — the man he replaced — said he was “hugely excited” for Bull to take over.
Bull told the crowd:
“We are going to fight and we are going to win the next general election.”
He also said he was “deeply honoured” to be offered the role, stepping down from his TalkTV presenting job to take it.
🧕 Burka ban backlash continues
The change in leadership follows a turbulent week for Reform, after MP Sarah Pochin used Prime Minister’s Questions to urge Rishi Sunak to ban the burka — something Yusuf later branded “dumb”, prompting his resignation.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Bull hinted that the burka controversy may have been the final straw for his predecessor:
“He says he resigned because he was absolutely exhausted and he was working all the hours God sends… I think when he was asked the burqa question, I think that was probably the final straw for him.”
Bull also weighed in on the debate, saying he feels “very anxious” about the increasing number of people covering their faces in public — a position already drawing criticism online.
He was quizzed on GMB by Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, who congratulated him on the new role before diving straight into the growing list of Reform-related controversies.
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