Reform UK triumphed in May’s local elections, winning many more council seats up for grabs than the other major parties. Behind the scenes the party has gone through major changes. Millionaire businessman and donor Zia Yusuf was appointed Chairman last summer, and has been credited with professionalising the party. The son of Sri Lankan immigrants, he made his money co-founding a luxury concierge business, before moving into politics; and all before the age of 40.
But where do his ambitions lie beyond being chairman? And where does the future of the party lie beyond the central figure of Nigel Farage?
In this episode of Profile, Stephen Smith explores the life, career and journey of the man some say is responsible for Reform UK’s growing success.
Presenter: Stephen Smith
Producers: Lucy Pawle and Nik Sindle
Researcher: Gabriel May
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound: Gareth Jones
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Peter Navarro
President Trump shocked the world earlier this year when he announced plans to impose tariffs affecting nearly all goods entering America.But rather than coming as a surprise, the US President had made the policy one of the key cornerstones of his re-election campaign. He'd also implemented some tariffs during his first term in office too.Despite strong opposition to the move, President Trump enjoys the unflinching support of economist Peter Navarro, who is seen by many as the architect of the agenda. Having advised the US President during his first term in office, Navarro is back in the White House to see it through.In this episode of Profile, Mark Coles explores the life, career and journey of Trump's key economic advisor on global trade.Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Ben Cooper, Lucy Pawle and Smita Patel
Researchers: Chloe Scannapieco and Darin Graham
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound: Gareth Jones
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Mark Carney
Canadians are gearing up to vote in a snap General Election.It's been called by Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, who in recent months replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party. Carney is hoping to receive a fresh mandate from the public, and face down US President Donald Trump, whose rhetoric towards America's neighbour in the north has become increasingly belligerent since returning to the White House.It's been a long journey for 60-year-old Carney - from growing up in a small town in Canada's Northwest Territories all the way to the very highest levels of international diplomacy.In this episode of Profile, Stephen Smith charts the life and career of the man hoping to become Canada's Prime Minister.Producers: Ben Cooper and Lucy Pawle
Researcher: Chloe Scannapieco
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound: James Beard
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Jarvis Cocker
Beloved Britpop band Pulp have released their first new music in almost a quarter of a century, the single 'Spike Island'.Their talismanic frontman Jarvis Cocker has always been the band's star turn, with his second-hand 70s style, mesmeric stage presence and biting lyrics.Following some difficult early years in his hometown of Sheffield, Cocker formed the band in 1978, but had to wait over a decade before breaking through on the crest of the Britpop wave in the mid-90s. The band released some of the most memorable and well-loved songs of the era, including 'Common People' and 'Disco 2000'.But his very public bottom-baring protest against Michael Jackson at the 1996 Brit Awards thrust him even more firmly into the public's imagination, and the fame he had craved for so long quickly took a darker turn.Mark Coles speaks to some of the most important people in Jarvis's story, including current and former bandmates Candida Doyle, Nick Banks and Richard Hawley, and his sister Saskia.Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Ben Cooper
Researcher: Chloe Scannapieco
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound: Gareth Jones
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
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Lesley Manville
Stephen Smith profiles the actor Lesley Manville, winner of a second Olivier theatre award. From growing up in Hove to her long-time collaboration with film-maker Mike Leigh, Manville has a reputation as the complete professional. With contributions from Mike Leigh, Director Rob Icke, Actor Tim McCullan, former teacher Julia Clarey, Observer critic Susannah Clapp and friend Rebecca Blond. Presenter: Stephen Smith
Production Team: Bob Howard, Chloe Scannapieco, Devian Maside
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound Engineer: Gareth Jones
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
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