How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?

The article discusses the implications of political party discipline in the context of recent allegations against Rupert Lowe, suspended from Reform due to bullying claims he deems false. The narrative examines historical incidents across parties, emphasizing that unexpected electoral success can lead to problematic situations, as exemplified by past elections. Additionally, it raises questions about the integrity of political members and the hidden undercurrents within parties that may not be immediately apparent, particularly regarding systemic issues such as racism and misconduct.

Any party that returns more MPs than it expected to ends up with some dodgy ones that is just a fact.

What happens if another large party, which gets much of its energy from racist dog-whistling, turns out to contain MPs who whistle a lot more audibly?

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