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  "path": "/uk/analysis/2026/06/27/zia-yusuf-has/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-27T19:37:07.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Analysis",
    "UK",
    "Reform",
    "Maddison Wheeldon"
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  "textContent": "Zia Yusuf appeared on Question Time on Friday 26th doing his usual arrogant punditry attacking Andy Burnham and other political opponents and doing his best to suggest far-right Reform UK are the best hope for the UK. However, other panelists pointed out that Yusuf has yet to stand in an election for the party — […]\n\nBy Maddison Wheeldon",
  "title": "Zia Yusuf has tried and failed to make the cut to stand for Reform leaving many wondering why"
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