Zia Yusuf appears again on BBC's Question Time

politicsJun 26, 202642907

Zia Yusuf appeared on BBC Question Time and acknowledged that he has not stood for election. Yusuf, described in posts as Reform UK’s Home Affairs spokesperson, told the programme he had put himself forward to be a Reform candidate but the party did not pick him. During the show Fiona Bruce noted there were audience members who support Nigel Farage, and an audience member drew applause after linking Farage to Brexit and recent prime ministerial turnover. Panellists and viewers called out Yusuf for being repeatedly platformed on Question Time, questioned why an unelected spokesperson is regularly invited, and described his on-air tone as abrasive and confrontational. Emily Thornberry challenged Yusuf about why Reform had not selected him as a candidate. Several posts said the segment renewed scrutiny of the BBC’s choices about who it invites to speak for Reform UK.

Parody Nigel Farage

@parodypm.bsky.social

"I should just point out that this is the eighth time we have invited unelected gobshite Zia Yusuf onto Question Time."

24445d ago

myvoice24.bsky.social5

No Lib Dem or Green party representation again even though they have more MPs elected to their respective parties.

Kittycritter3

And despite this being pointed out to the BBC time after time, he still had the most airtime and talked aggressively over the other guests 😡

Gfrun2

British media interviews are dominated by loons. Recently, BBC-funded taxpayer money went into deploying helicopters to track an elected MP's train.

Coops1

Nope, not doing it. I struggle to stomach it on a Thursday. Shame on the BBC , Friday nights deserve original entertainment. Our politics is fucked and deserves to be relegated to the early hours graveyard shift, regardless of what gobshite is on being given an easy ride by the Bruce!

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@richard-breakfast.bsky.social

My god, isn’t Zia Yusuf an utter twat! No wonder he supports the Nigel Farage Reform party. #bbcqt

15545d ago

Meg10

What? He’s on Question Time AGAIN!!!

Swaledale Mutton Co.7

zia useless is indeed an utter gobshite. He knows nothing, understands nothing, and has no discernable talents

Jon Gill7

If he wasn't wealthy and paying millions to Reform, they would have nothing to do with him.

Jimmy Reckon7

And he’ll get kicked out eventually. Because he’s the wrong colour.

Gil6

Obnoxious! He also used the Trump playbook of accusing the BBC of bias.

ralphfarrugia.bsky.social3

He pays to be their chairman. He's what is known as a coconut. Half of Reform supporters would lynch him for looking at their daughter

Farrukh

@implausibleblog.bsky.social

Gent in white, "It's pathetic what's going on with Farage, people should not even contemplate having Farage in charge of the country" Fiona Bruce, "Ok, but I know there are plenty of people in this audience who do support Nigel Farage" #BBCQT

13245d ago

Geoff Brock47

Ah - the impartial BBC and the very very biased Bruce.

BrianinFrance37

Fiona Bruce: “Plenty of people here who do support Nigel Farage” It’s my job to make sure that continues. BBC’s chief Propagandist.

Andrew S. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🌈 🏳️‍⚧️31

Plenty of people because they've been selected by #BBCPolitics.

JoobileeJoolz26

'... because our producers make sure of it every week.'

cheryl1878.bsky.social24

She changed her bias from the Tories to Reform then

Soluble14

So what now? We're not allowed to give an opinion without being jumped on about it? Fuck off, Fiona.

Quoting this

LittleGravitas, →EU immigrant, UK→ emigrant, anti-Brexit4

Fiona Bruce adopting the 'But Plenty of Flies Eat Shit' argument. She has no shame.

Jack Caramac

@jackcaramac.bsky.social

If Reform are 'ready for government', as they say; ask Fiona Bruce's co-host, Zia Yusuf, why 37 Reform councillors so far have either walked, sacked or disappeared #Newsnight #bbcqt #politicslive

3845d ago

Roland Smith

@rolandmcs.bsky.social

Zia Yusuf on BBCQT. Wasn't he on there last week?

4045d ago

Andyinafield 8

I really want the BBC to be a vital, respected institution. Unfortunately, the BBC doesn't seem to share this view. This is red zone stuff.

Hugh Foden4

Absolutely ridiculous that Zia Yusuf is on QT yet again plus he is unspeakably smug

jcn84.bsky.social3

Is this the Zia Yusuf who bought his way to the top of a political party and has no electoral mandate?

nickequipechasee #TuckFrump2

Presumably Nigel is still 'indisposed' ?

Char2

He chairs it these days. Fiona argues with the rest

Jamie2

Its like the UN security council and it's permanent members, but in this case Reform is always on.

Karen by name not nature! 📎 🦋

@katzrule.bsky.social

#bbcqt WATF is Zia Yussuf doing there again ⁉️ Unelected, undesirable, unqualified, incompetent, unbelievable, unforgivable. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😡

3145d ago

Cheshire Dog Lady - Shadow Minister for Dog Wrangling4

Fewer MPs than the Lib Dems. Disproportionately platformed & treated as though the party is the official opposition. As you rightly say, Ussuf isn't even elected.

Gem Crawley3

Again? I’m recording it to watch later this evening with wine.

Johnny2

Thanks for the warning. I'll not be watching👍

Diane Messias

@comedywriter.bsky.social

#bbcqt Audience member says it's rich of Zia Yusuf to complain there have been 6 Prime Ministers in the past 10 years since Brexit, when his leader, Farage, brought Brexit about. AUDIENCE (SOME OF THEM) APPLAUSE

2345d ago

David, in Brighton, in 2026

@davidbtn2.bsky.social

So Zia Yusuf wanted to be put forward as a candidate for election but Reform didn’t want him to… yet, he’s the one they pop onto Question Time, Laura K etc to speak on their behalf because Farage and the other elected MPs are too lazy/scared/incompetent? That’s fucked up.

1645d ago

piranahandle.bsky.social

@piranahandle.bsky.social

Zia Yusaf is the Home Affairs spokesperson for #Reform, but has never stood to be elected as an MP...why? Asked on #bbcqt and unable to provide a coherent reason. Thornberry says what have you done wrong not to be selected by Reform as a candidate.

1445d ago

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@rudolphucker.bsky.social

Muhammad Zia Yusuf is right about how awful the Tories were with corruption, especially during Covid, so I wonder why his boss welcomed so many of them into Reform Ltd? #BBCQT

1745d ago

David

@zero-4.bsky.social

Apparently this is only a #bbcqt special because they forgot the invite Zia Yusuf on the last one and are now trying to make up for it

1245d ago

Ian St James

@ianstjames.bsky.social

Watching #bbcqt and discovering, beyond all doubt, that Zia Yusuf is an unflushed turd in human form.

1445d ago

Theresa

@tlc57.bsky.social

BBC Question Time - Zia Yusuf, a more ignorant, loudmouthed, lying participant would be hard to find. Typical Reform, spout crap & shout others down. Fiona Bruce didn't have control.

1245d ago

Harriet Burns🥂1

I was trying to keep my cool too warm to get angry but I did. He is a absolute twat.

MKC1

Bruce is freaking awful. Clearly hates Labour.

Blue Tick1

I’m sad to report that Bruce’s abilities in this role are unchanged since taking on the role. It can be painfully frustrating to watch.

Angela Vince1

He's also allowed to air his nonsense unchallenged by Bruce unlike others on the panel who are interrupted.

Shruti Bhargava

@shrutinha.bsky.social

Zia Yusuf on #QuestionTime AGAIN! The amount of airtime the BBC continue to give Reform is staggering, as is the number of times this guy has been platformed by them. But they continue to claim no bias on #bbcqt. 🤷🏽‍♀️

1245d ago

bella34.bsky.social2

But listening to him shows how awful he is. Maybe it will put people off Reform? Emily Thornberry showed huge self restraint in not thumping him!

caughtinthespin.bsky.social

@caughtinthespin.bsky.social

No wonder Zia Yusuf was being such a wanker tonight on BBCQT on the subject (and all the others)

945d ago

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