Advance
UK is a right-wing political party in the United Kingdom led by Ben Habib, a
businessman and former Deputy Leader of Reform UK. The party was officially
registered with the Electoral Commission on December 4, 2025.
Key
Leadership & Formation
Ben Habib
(Leader): A British-Pakistani businessman and CEO of First Property Group,
Habib founded Advance UK after quitting Reform UK in November 2024 following a
public falling-out with Nigel Farage.
Origins:
The party grew from the Integrity Party, which Habib took control of in April
2025 before rebranding it as Advance UK in June 2025.
Membership:
As of November 2025, the party claimed to have over 37,000 members.
Core
Policies & Platform
Positioned
to the right of Reform UK, Advance UK emphasizes "saving the United
Kingdom" through the following:
Immigration:
Advocates for mass deportations and stopping all asylum claims.
Sovereignty:
Strong opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol and a commitment to absolute
national sovereignty.
Cultural
Issues: Proposed bans on the burqa and Islamic calls to prayer during a
February 2026 conference.
Democratic
Reform: Critiques other right-wing parties (like Reform UK) for being
"undemocratic" and focuses on a structure where members have voting
rights to elect or dismiss the leader.
Current
Status & Recent Developments
Potential
Merger: As of February 2026, Habib has expressed strong interest in merging
Advance UK with Restore Britain, a new party launched by former Reform MP
Rupert Lowe.
Electoral
Participation: The party is contesting its first major election in the 2026
Gorton and Denton by-election with candidate Nick Buckley.
High-Profile
Support: The party has received public endorsements from Elon Musk and activist
Tommy Robinson, the latter of whom joined the party in August 2025.
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