William Eichler 09 June 2025

Yusuf returns to Reform UK to lead DOGE team

Yusuf returns to Reform UK to lead DOGE team image
© Bernard Allum / Shutterstock.com.

Former chairman of Reform UK, Zia Yusuf, has announced he is returning to the party to run its DOGE team shortly after quitting.

Yusuf resigned his position as party chairman on Thursday, saying that getting a Reform UK government elected was not ‘a good use of my time’.

He was joined in leaving by tech entrepreneur Nathaniel Fried who led the party’s unit tasked with identifying spending cuts in councils. This unit was inspired by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US.

In a statement on X over the weekend, Yusuf said the decision to leave the party was ‘a decision born of exhaustion.’

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he was 'delighted' by Yusuf's return, adding that he would also 'assist the party with policy, fundraising and media appearances.'

For more information about Reform UK, check out: Reform UK: What Britain’s fastest rising party stands for.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Data, Monitoring and Citizen Science Officer

Durham County Council
Grade 10 £37,035 to £40,476 p.a. (Pay Award Pending)
We are looking for an organised and reliable individual to join our team here at the North Pennines National Landscape in Stanhope for a period of 15 Stanhope
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council
£25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Enhanced Teaching Assistant Grade 5, £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks Permanent     Required from 1st September Ferryhill
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Structures Commissioner

Derbyshire County Council
Grade 14 £53,166 - £59,080 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Structures Commissioner. Derbyshire
Recuriter: Derbyshire County Council

Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer - WMF2139e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£31,067 - £31,586
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to apply for the role of Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer. Penrith, Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Customer Operations Assistant

Wyre Borough Council
£12.26 Per Hour
Marine Hall is a vibrant and dynamic venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences and customers. Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
Recuriter: Wyre Borough Council
Linkedin Banner