Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has said it is “great news” that Zia Yusuf is returning to the party just 48 hours after quitting as its chairman, adding he has “done a brilliant job in growing the party”.

Mr Yusuf said his decision to stand down had been the result of “exhaustion” and working for 11 months “without a day off”.

Party leader Nigel Farage , speaking to the Sunday Times newspaper alongside Mr Yusuf, said the former chairman will now effectively be doing “four jobs”, though his title has not yet been decided.

He will lead Reform’s plans to cut public spending – the so-called “UK Doge”, based on the US Department of Government Efficiency which was led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The ex-chairman will also take part in policymaking, fundraising and media appear

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