Suspended Reform MP in secret talks to join Tories as Farage feud deepens
Rupert Lowe, the suspended Reform UK MP, could be making a shock move to the Conservative Party, according to Tory chairman Nigel Huddleston, who hinted the door isn’t closed—despite Lowe’s explosive fallout with Nigel Farage and the allegations hanging over him.
Speaking to the Daily Express, Huddleston said anyone who supports “Conservative values and principles” and genuinely wants the party to succeed would be welcome, even suggesting this could apply to Lowe “in the long term.” He admitted the situation is tricky, pointing out that Lowe previously stood for a party that openly wanted to see the Tories destroyed. “That’s a difficult thing to square,” Huddleston said, adding that Lowe is currently under investigation but left the door open for future possibilities.
Lowe has reportedly been in secret talks about joining the Tories since being suspended by Reform UK. He was referred to the police over claims he threatened Reform chairman Zia Yusuf with violence—allegations he strongly denies. The Met Police are investigating, and Reform UK made it clear they believe there’s “no way back” for him.
He’s also facing accusations of harassing two female staff members, which he has also denied. Despite the controversy, sources close to Lowe suggest he’s “not ruling anything out” when it comes to his political future.
Interestingly, he’s already aligning with Tory figures on certain issues. He’s teamed up with Conservative MP Esther McVey, calling on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to launch a national inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. He also recently praised Tory shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick for pushing tough immigration measures.
His feud with Farage really blew up after he labelled the Reform UK leader as “messianic” in an interview. That comment seemed to spark a major breakdown in their relationship, and the situation escalated quickly from there.
For now, Lowe’s future remains uncertain. But the idea of him switching sides and ending up under the Tory banner—despite being under investigation and once standing for a party built to take them down—has definitely raised eyebrows across Westminster.
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