Introduction: A New Political Force Emerges
Rupert Lowe, the Independent Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth, officially launched his new political party, Restore Britain, as a national entity on February 13, 2026. The announcement, made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), quickly garnered significant attention, accumulating 2.4 million views within hours. Lowe accompanied the declaration with a seven-minute video outlining his vision for the party and the country. Restore Britain, initially established as a political organization in June 2025, has now transitioned into a full-fledged national party, with a core focus on stringent immigration control and the reassertion of what it describes as 'Christian principles'.
Rupert Lowe's Political Journey and Background
Born on October 31, 1957, Rupert Lowe has a diverse professional and political background. He previously served as the chairman of Southampton Football Club from 1996 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2009. His entry into electoral politics saw him elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the West Midlands from 2019 to 2020, representing the Brexit Party, which later became Reform UK. In July 2024, Lowe was elected as the MP for Great Yarmouth under the Reform UK banner. However, his tenure with Reform UK was short-lived; he was suspended from the party in March 2025 following allegations of threatening behavior towards party chairman Zia Yusuf and other bullying claims, which Lowe has denied. This led him to sit as an independent MP, paving the way for the formation of Restore Britain.
Core Policies and Ideological Stance
Restore Britain's platform is built on a series of hardline policies, with a strong emphasis on national identity and sovereignty. Key policy areas include:
- Immigration Control: The party advocates for the deportation of all illegal immigrants, a halt to mass migration, and aims for net negative immigration. Lowe has stated that 'every single illegal migrant will be detained and deported.'
- Cultural Preservation: A central tenet is the protection of British culture and the restoration of 'Christian principles.' This extends to proposals such as banning halal and kosher slaughter, outlawing the burqa, and making Sharia courts illegal.
- Economic Reforms: The agenda includes benefit reform, initiatives for business creation, reduction of energy bills through backing domestic energy production, and comprehensive tax policy reform.
- Governance: The party seeks fundamental governance reforms, emphasizing direct democracy, reindustrialisation of Britain, and support for British farming.
Lowe has been quoted stating, 'The first priority of our party is to control who comes to our country—and more importantly, who stays in our country.'
Party Structure and Future Ambitions
Restore Britain is designed to operate as a national umbrella organization, intending to partner with locally based political groups across the United Kingdom. This model allows the party to support various local initiatives while maintaining a unified national identity. Lowe confirmed that he will contest the Great Yarmouth constituency under the banner of Great Yarmouth First, a local party he launched in December 2025, which is now formally aligned with Restore Britain. The launch event itself took place at the Britannia Pier Theatre, signaling the party's public debut. The party has been described as right-wing or far-right, and reports indicate that Elon Musk has been a primary backer of the movement.
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