Reform launches shadow cabinet
- Patriot News UK Newsdesk
- Feb 17
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 15
17 February 2026
Nigel Farage has announced Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman will hold key roles in Reform UK's "Shadow Cabinet".
The Reform UK leader announced Mr Jenrick will serve as his Shadow Chancellor, with Mrs Braverman covering education and equalities.
Mr Farage also announced Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice will take on a "super ministry" brief shadowing a new ministry of business, trade and energy.
Meanwhile, Reform UK's policy chief Zia Yusuf was unveiled as Mr Farage's Shadow Home Secretary. The 39-year-old had played a leading role in crafting Reform UK's deportation strategy, appearing alongside Mr Farage last August to set out Operation Restoring Justice.
At the start of today's press conference, Mr Farage mentioned the "one-man band" jibe that has been levied against him by his critics.
He added: “This is about creating a machine for Government."
Mr Tice was the first member of Reform UK's Shadow Cabinet to appear on stage in Westminster. The Boston & Skegness MP, who is a long-time ally of Mr Farage, vowed to "get rid of the madness of what we call 'net stupid zero'".
Shortly after, Mr Jenrick railed against "decades of mismanagement" for the economy not working and promised to stand up for "alarm clock Britain".
The ex-Shadow Justice Secretary, who triggered a furious Tory backlash following his defection last month, is expected to hold his first "big" press conference tomorrow at 11am.
Mr Yusuf, who only joined Reform UK shortly before the 2024 General Election, used his keynote speech to issue a warning to illegal immigrants in Britain.
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