Sir Jacob Rees‑Mogg, a senior Conservative MP, told party colleagues that Restore Britain’s extremist elements make it unsuitable for any electoral pact aimed at defeating Labour and the Greens. his remarks follow a series of Daily Mail exposés that linked Restore Britain to far‑right activists and controversial statements.

Daily Mail exposés reveal Restore Britain’s extremist ties

According to the Daily Mail, multiple Restore Britain officials have given platforms to far‑right figures, and the party refused to disavow an activist who called for the deportation of Jews. The paper also reported that the party reinstated a member who posed with a neo‑fascist flag while making a Nazi salute,sparking backlash from hard‑right supporters.

Conservatives distance themselves from Restore Britain amid pact speculation

The Conservative Party issued a statement explicitly distancing itself from Restore Britain after rumours surfaced that the two groups were coordinating to block Nigel Farage’s influence. a senior source said Kemi Badenoch is making “no pacts” with any rival organisation and dismissed online claims of a Conservative‑Restore Britain deal as a “silly conspiracy theory”.

Internal Tory clash: “him or me” over a potential floor‑crossing

One Conservative MP warned Kumi Badenoch that allowing Restore Britain leader Nigel Lowe to defect would force a choice of “him or me”, underscoring deep resistance within the party to any formal alliance with the hard‑right faction.

Potential impact on the Makerfield by‑election

The Daily Mail suggested that Restore Britain could siphon enough Reform UK votes to hand Andy Burnham a victory in the upcoming Makerfield by‑election, highlighting the strategic risk the Tories face if they ignore the party’s growing influence.

Who remains unknown: the extent of Restore Britain’s extremist membership

While the exposés name specific incidents,it remains unclear how many Restore Britain members hold “very undesirable views” as descrribed by Sir Jacob Rees‑Mogg. The party has not released a full list of members involved in the controversies,and no official investigation has been announced.