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Reform UK is a right-wing populist political party in the United Kingdom, led by Nigel Farage. The party is described as staunchly pro-Israel, and any suggestion that Israeli land should be “given back” to Palestine or that Israel’s existence as a state should be compromised is reportedly diametrically opposed to their platform.
Shooter’s defection prompted accusations of hypocrisy from media outlets, given Reform’s rhetoric on housing standards and immigration while Shooter operated overcrowded HMOs.
Sources: ISideWith - Reform UK Israel Palestine; The Negotiator; Barnet Post
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Mark Shooter
Mark Shooter defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK in November 2024, becoming the party’s first councillor in London and its first Jewish councillor. He serves as Chairman of Reform UK Barnet. He cited opposition to pro-Palestine “antisemitic marches” as a key campaigning issue.