Reform UK's leader claims to be fighting for free speech, but his party has banned a series of critical outlets from their events

Nigel Farage has announced he is “relinquishing” control of Reform UK and giving up his majority shareholder position, just one day before the party begins its annual conference. The conference, taking place in Birmingham, “marks the coming of age” of the party, Mr Farage said.

The former Brexit Party leader said he would be giving up his majority shareholder position in Reform UK Ltd, which is a registered company, unlike most other political parties

Nigel Farage to ‘relinquish’ control of Reform UK by giving up majority shares - Mr Farage said he intended to change the structure of the party – which is also a registered company – to give control to the members.

Nigel Farage has confirmed he will be giving up ownership of Reform UK ahead of its conference this weekend. Unlike other political parties, Reform was established as a private limited company with the Clacton MP holding the majority of shares.

Nigel Farage could be ousted as Reform UK's leader if more than half of members lose confidence in him, according to the party's new rulebook. The 17-page constitution, which has been drawn up by Reform chairman Zia Yusuf,