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Yusuf’s departure will not derail the Farage project – but his work in building Reform’s machine was considerable spectator.co.uk/article/zia-yu…

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Nice story from Iain Dale on Coffee House Shots about FCDO advice to Mrs T on meeting Nelson Mandela in 1990. “Remember, he’s waited 30 years for this. Listen to what he has to say” So long did the No 10 chat go on that lobby hacks outside began chanting “Free Nelson Mandela!”

V punchy from a Tory MP who rarely criticises hacks:

Following Farage's statement, here's how Reform's four MPs reacted to Zia Yusuf's resignation:

A splash that ought to be framed in Anas Sarwar’s office:

Told that Zia Yusuf and DOGE lead Nathaniel Fried are the only ones exiting Reform. Matt MacKinnon, Yusuf’s former chief of staff, started a new role this week and Ed Sumner remains as Director of Comms.

A pleasure to be joined by Gawain. On today's episode of Coffee House Shots, he confirms he intends to stand for Reform's board when elections are held: spectator.co.uk/podcast/surpri…

Tory sceptics of leaving the ECHR remain. Some have been vocal advocates of its principles; others focus on the practicalities: spectator.co.uk/article/the-to…

There are some senior Labour figures who are very much *not fans* of Sir John and his analysis..:

Tory source suggests Yusuf exit has cut through at elite level : “I know councillors who were on the verge of defecting, but this has made them pause… They don’t want to risk walking into another political warzone.”