The hard-right Restore Britain party is experiencing internal conflict after its leader, Rupert Lowe, was seen defending multiculturalism. The comments, made in an interview clip, have led to significant backlash from prominent party backers and activists who view multiculturalism as a failed concept.
Connor Tomlinson, a prominent supporter, stated that multiculturalism "has not worked, will never work, and was never wanted." He further suggested that if the party has become merely a pressure group, "then it has served its purpose." Tomlinson also criticized the party's "structural problems, weak candidates, and blasé decision-making," asserting these issues have "stalled, possibly squandered" the party's chances of overtaking Reform UK as the leading right-wing party.
Another far-right supporter, Steve Laws, who has previously advocated for the mass deportation of Jewish people from Britain, joined the chorus of criticism. Laws demanded an immediate apology from Lowe and called for a commitment to "remigration"—the mass deportation of foreigners. He indicated that without these concessions, a "new vehicle" would be needed, suggesting a potential departure of support.
One party member with a significant following on X (formerly Twitter) expressed disillusionment, stating, "I'm not voting for multiculturalism. If you share the same worldview as Zack Polanski, what's the point?" This sentiment highlights a perceived ideological alignment with a figure from a different political spectrum, which some supporters find unacceptable.
Further rifts have emerged regarding party engagement. Miles Routledge, a donor who contributed £2,500, publicly voiced dissatisfaction, stating he was promised a thank you call from Lowe that never materialized. Routledge also claimed he was ignored when attempting to register as a candidate for local elections, leading him to question whether he would provide further substantial donations.
The internal discord has reportedly been met with satisfaction by Reform UK, a rival party that has frequently warned that Restore Britain risks dividing the right-wing vote. A Reform UK source suggested that Lowe's political leanings are fundamentally conservative, contrasting with Nigel Farage's long-standing criticism of multiculturalism. "Rupert is a Tory to his core, Nigel has been calling out multiculturalism for over a decade – Rupert should do everyone a favour and join the Tories already," the source commented. Farage himself has been critical of multiculturalism since at least 2011.
Restore Britain's performance in the Makerfield by-election, where it secured less than 7% of the vote, fell short of internal expectations. While the party retained its deposit, rival projections from within the party had aimed for 15-20%, with Lowe himself expressing delight at achieving 10%. The by-election results also saw Restore Britain receive fewer votes than the British National Party (BNP) achieved in the same constituency during the 2010 general election. 
