Zia Yusuf
| Zia Yusuf link (Banker, businessman, political activist, millionaire) | |
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| Born | Muhammad Ziauddin Yusuf October 1986 (age 39), Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
Reacted against Islamophobia in the Reform UK Party | |
Muhammad Ziauddin Yusuf is a multi-millionaire British businessman and political campaigner who was the Chairman of Reform UK from 11 July 2024 until he resigned on 5 June 2025.
Proud British Muslim patriot
Zia Yusuf, a former banker and self-described “proud British Muslim patriot”, quit as party chair after hitting out at Reform UK's MP Sarah Pochin for asking Keir Starmer at PMQs whether his government would consider banning the burqa.[1]
Not a good use of my time
Posting on X, Yusuf said:
- "Eleven months ago I became Chairman of Reform. I’ve worked full time as a volunteer to take the party from 14 to 30%, quadrupled its membership and delivered historic electoral results.
- "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good use of my time, and hereby resign the office.[2]
Reform UK Party Ltd
Yusuf was appointed Director of Reform UK Party Ltd on 18 February 2025 and resigned as Director on 5 June 2025.[3]