WATCH : Nigel Farage Signals Openness to Deal with Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has confirmed he is keeping an open mind about a potential political arrangement with Rupert Lowe and the Restore Britain party, following a public offer from the breakaway group’s leader.

Speaking at a Reform UK event, Farage acknowledged the risks of continued competition on the right of British politics. “You could see a situation where Restore… could do us great harm,” he said. “If it was the offer of a deal, it came in a very unusual way. I have responded with an open mind.”The comments come just a day after Lowe released a video statement on 2 August 2026 calling for cooperation between the two parties. The Great Yarmouth MP, who leads Restore Britain, argued that personal differences should be set aside to form a united “patriotic government” capable of challenging the Labour government and other left-leaning forces.

Lowe’s Five Conditions:

Lowe made clear that any alliance or cooperation would depend on Reform UK accepting five core policies:

1. Mass deportations and border reversal – Ending mass immigration is “not enough.” Lowe called for the deportation of every illegal migrant, including women and children, plus legal migrants who do not speak English, refuse to work, live in social housing, or “hate our way of life.” He stated: “Millions must go.”

2. Reversing the “Islamification of Britain” – Measures including a ban on the burka, restrictions on halal and kosher slaughter, cousin marriage, Sharia courts, and mass public Islamic prayer. Lowe emphasised that Britain is a Christian country that must remain so.

3. Referendum on the death penalty – A public vote on restoring capital punishment for the most serious crimes.

4. Deep cuts to welfare and public spending – Policies aimed at making Britain “self-sufficient” again.

5. Exclusion of former Conservative ministers – No places in any future government for ex-Tory ministers whom Lowe accused of failing the country.

“Nigel, my message is simple,” Lowe said in the video. “If you are prepared to work together around serious policies, serious reform and serious government, then so are we. Millions of British people deserve a patriotic government to put our national interest before any personal differences.”

Background of Division

Restore Britain was launched by Lowe as a political organisation in June 2025 and formally registered as a party in March 2026. Lowe left Reform UK after a bitter internal dispute that included allegations of bullying and a public falling-out with Farage. The two men have traded sharp criticisms for more than a year, with Farage previously describing Restore Britain as “one angry man saying stuff on the internet” and Lowe accusing Farage of running a “cult.”The offer follows Restore Britain’s performance in the Greater Manchester mayoral contest, where its candidate took a notable share of the vote and contributed to a split on the right that helped Labour. Farage is currently campaigning in the Clacton by-election, triggered after he resigned his seat, with polling showing him well ahead but under pressure from ongoing questions about party donations and internal tensions.

Mixed Reactions

Some within Reform have welcomed the idea of greater unity. MP Andrew Rosindell said people on the right of centre needed to “come together,” noting that much of what Lowe says resonates with Reform voters and the wider public.

Others remain sceptical, pointing to the deep personal animosity and ideological differences. Earlier responses from senior Reform figures had been cooler, with some rejecting the idea of collaboration outright.

Political observers note that a formal deal could reduce the risk of vote-splitting in future elections, potentially strengthening the challenge to Labour. At the same time, accepting Lowe’s conditions would pull Reform further to the right on cultural and immigration issues, which could alienate moderate supporters or complicate efforts to build a broader coalition.

For now, Farage has left the door open without committing to any formal talks or acceptance of the five demands. Whether the two sides can move beyond public posturing into private negotiations remains unclear. Both parties continue to present themselves as the authentic voice of those frustrated with mainstream politics, but their rivalry has so far prevented a unified front.

The coming weeks — particularly around the Clacton by-election on 13 August — will test whether this latest exchange leads to genuine cooperation or simply another chapter in the ongoing contest for dominance on Britain’s political right.