Nadhim Zahawi joins Farage’s Reform UK after leaving Tory politics amid controversy, former vaccines minister born in Iraq, now a political free agent.
Nadhim Zahawi, a former UK cabinet minister, has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK. His political career included roles as education secretary and chancellor, but he was dismissed in 2023 over unpaid taxes. His move signals ongoing shifts in UK political allegiances.
RedBird Capital has withdrawn its bid to acquire the Telegraph Media Group, ending a nearly two-year effort amid political and regulatory scrutiny. The move leaves the future of the UK newspaper uncertain, with potential new bidders expected to emerge as the sale process restarts.