A prominent supporter of Reform UK, Tim Montgomerie, has resigned from the party and urged leader Nigel Farage to "get a grip" after a series of internal disputes. Montgomerie, a well-known commentator and former Conservative, joined Reform UK in 2024 after leaving the Conservative Party. His departure comes after a heated internal conflict that has been described as a "civil war" within the party. The disputes began when Montgomerie was suspended last month for publicly criticizing Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson. Montgomerie had previously criticized Yusuf in the weeks leading up to his suspension and even suggested in a podcast that Farage had "fallen out of love with Zia." The tension escalated further when Farage publicly criticized Yusuf for calling a former Conservative defense secretary, Ben Wallace, a "traitor" and suggesting he should be prosecuted for his role in the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Montgomerie initially said he would fight his suspension, but this week he confirmed he had left the party. He told the BBC he was not willing to return "meekly" and that he still supports Reform UK but believes Farage needs to take more control of the party. Montgomerie stated that while he still wants Farage to become the next prime minister, it would not be possible unless the party moves away from imitations of another group, "Restore," and professionalizes its headquarters. In a post on X, Montgomerie said he could more effectively advocate for these changes as a non-member, given the recent actions by party officials. He also mentioned that Yusuf had not spoken to him for three months after discovering Montgomerie helped Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative minister, defect to Reform UK. Montgomerie criticized Yusuf’s behavior, saying it was childish and that such conduct should not be tolerated in politics. He added that many people in the party are on "not-speaking terms" with Yusuf, often initiated by him. Montgomerie believes these tensions need to be resolved for the party to function effectively.