Reform UK Appoints Armed Forces Spokesman

Wing Commander MacIntyre's military career is extensive. He completed global deployments to Arctic Norway, Northern Ireland, and Brunei.

He undertook operational tours in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Iraq, and Somalia.

MacIntyre spent a year at the Pentagon. There, he served as assistant head of Taskforce Spirit, an MoD body supporting Ukraine's military capabilities.

In March 2024, MacIntyre actively encouraged women to qualify as RAF commandos.

Reform sources confirm Wing Commander MacIntyre quit the RAF regiment last week to assume his new role.

Nigel Farage declared, "Having someone of Angus' stature and calibre speak for us on defence shows how seriously Reform UK takes protecting the interests of Britain's military. Angus has more experience than the entire Government defence team combined. He is representative of our drive to bring into politics people with high-level and real-world experience – as opposed to career politicians – to run Government departments."

Other Reform UK spokespeople include Richard Tice for business and trade, Robert Jenrick for the Treasury, and Zia Yusuf for home affairs. Suella Braverman covers education, Lee Anderson handles work and pensions, and Danny Kruger leads preparation for government, with Nigel Farage serving as leader.

MacIntyre asserts the two old-guard parties have left the armed forces under severe pressure. He states cuts during the Brown and Blair years drastically reduced the ranks of all three services.

He further claims the Conservatives promised to fix the issue but oversaw a continued decline in military power over their 14 years in Government. MacIntyre concludes neither party can be trusted with national defence.

Despite these strong criticisms, Reform UK MPs have participated in 30% of defence-related debates and questions in parliament since the 2024 election. James Cartlidge claimed Mr Farage's appointment of a defence spokesman might require "final clearance from the Kremlin."

Nigel Farage previously expressed understanding for Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea. He considered Putin a 'rational player' shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Wes Streeting stated it is irresponsible and inaccurate to suggest the UK is incapable of defending the Falklands. He asserted the nation is perfectly capable of doing so.

Reform UK expects to make further frontbench announcements.