Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor

Reform UK has announced Robert Jenrick as the party's pick to become chancellor if it wins power at the next general election.

The former Conservative minister - who defected to Reform last month - said his party's plans would restore stability to the economy, cut waste, bring down the benefits bill and reduce taxes.

Meanwhile, Richard Tice has been given the business, trade and energy brief, with Zia Yusuf handed responsibility for home affairs and immigration, and Suella Braverman put in charge of education and skills.

Announcing his new top team, which he branded a "shadow cabinet", leader Nigel Farage said Reform was "the voice of opposition" to the Labour government.