Reform UK has revised its candidate vetting process, inviting individuals previously rejected to reapply under new guidelines described as 'common sense' rules that emphasize freedom of expression. This change marks a loosening of the party's earlier strict vetting criteria. The party aims to prioritize individual freedom of expression in its candidate selection. Separately, Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, publicly criticized Reform UK, labeling it a dictatorship and endorsing Advance UK as an alternative that returns power to the people. Additionally, a former Conservative Welsh secretary has defected to Reform UK, signaling shifts within the party's political landscape.