Ousted Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has told Sky News he has not ruled out joining the Conservatives or a new political party, declaring: “I’m keeping my options open.”
Mr Lowe answered a series of questions from Sky News after the latest twist in his feud with Nigel Farage, with a police investigation launched into claims he threatened party chairman Zia Yusuf.
The Metropolitan Police announced it had launched an investigation “into an allegation of a series of verbal threats made by a 67-year-old man” between December 2024 and February 2025.
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Responding to the police statement, Mr Lowe said he had instructed lawyers, who had made contact with the Met and made them aware of his willingness to co-operate in any necessary investigation.
“My lawyers have not yet received any contact from the police,” he said.
“It is highly unusual for the police to disclose anything to the media at this stage of an investigation.
“I remain unaware of the specific allegations, but in any event, I deny any wrongdoing. The allegations are entirely untrue.”
Could Lowe join Tories?
Later, Sky News asked the Great Yarmouth MP if he thought there was a way back into Reform UK for him or was this the end – and if he might join the Tories or a new political party.
“This has all happened over a few days,” Mr Lowe replied.
“I have been focused on debunking these false and damaging allegations. Who knows what will happen? I’m keeping my options open.”
In an interview on Monday, Mr Lowe said: “I was a Tory years ago. I think the Tories have got a lot of work to…
