Richard Tice: Reform UK stands united against tyranny of ‘evil villain’ Putin

Reform UK’s deputy leader has stated that his party stands “united” in support of Ukraine and against the “monstrous tyranny of that most evil, evil villain, [Vladimir] Putin.”

Addressing the House of Commons in a debate to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Richard Tice delivered his party’s strongest statement yet in support of Ukraine.

His comments come in a week in which Reform has been labelled “Putin’s poodles” and accused of “fawning over Putin”.

Tice said: “We at Reform stand united with the whole of this House in support of Ukraine and all brave Ukrainians against the monstrous tyranny of that most evil, evil villain, Putin.”

During his speech, Tice also responded to remarks delivered by Reform leader Nigel Farage in 2014, when he said he admired Putin as an “operator”.

Tice said: “The issue is that Putin is a vile dictator. We all know that. And my leader has also confirmed that it is Putin that is the aggressor in this war.”

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