Reform UK’s only Black branch chair, Neville Watson, has resigned from the right-wing political party.

In an interview with The Guardian, Watson expressed his concerns about the tone of the migration debate in the UK and the rise of Christian nationalism and Islamophobia among Reform members.Watson chaired the party's Enfield branch in north London, which attracted a diverse membership including Nigerian and Turkish residents.

He is worried that some party members are sympathetic to far-right activist Tommy Robinson and believe politics has lost its compassion.Under Watson's leadership, the Enfield branch drew in a multicultural group of individuals.

However, he acknowledged potential conflicts arising in the future due to ideological differences.

In particular, he referenced a recent march in London where the concept of Christian nationalism became prominent and the use of Christian emblems to promote what he believes is an ideology not aligned with genuine Christian values.

Reform leader Nigel Farage has distanced himself from Tommy Robinson, yet Watson remains concerned about lingering sympathies within the party.Watson accuses certain politicians of fueling tensions, particularly in discussions surrounding asylum seekers and immigration policies.

He fears these conversations harm community relations more than they benefit them.

In his resignation, Watson hopes to be able to express his identity without hesitation.