David Bull moves from warm-up act to centre stage as Reform UK chair
Briefly

David Bull has been appointed the new chair of Reform UK, stepping into a role centered around member engagement and communication. Unlike his predecessor Zia Yusuf who emphasized operational structure, Bull is known for his charismatic presence and experience in broadcasting. Having switched political affiliations throughout his career, Bull aims to enhance the party's connection with its base. His appointment coincides with the party's efforts to streamline operations and find new leadership for various roles, reflecting a shift in focus towards member interaction and morale.
Bull is very much a politician, having shifted allegiances from the Conservative party to being a Brexit party MEP and then to Reform UK.
His role is to act as the party's feelgood man, engaging members and warming up the audience before key speakers like Farage.
The previous chair, Zia Yusuf, ran Reform like a tech startup, focusing on structures and staff recruitment, leading to a brief resignation.
Farage and Yusuf emphasized Bull's skills as a communicator, highlighting his universal love within the party as key to his new role.
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