Advance UK

Ben Habib is the Leader of Advance UK. A formidable businessman, seasoned politician, and steadfast advocate for Britain’s independence, prosperity, and national pride. He stands at the forefront of a movement to reclaim sovereignty and restore confidence in our democracy.

Born in Karachi to a Pakistani father and British mother, Ben moved to the UK at 13. He went on to become Head of Rugby School, before studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University, where he also earned a Boxing Blue.

His early career was in finance in the City, before moving into private property development and investment in 1994. He went on to found First Property Group plc, an FCA-regulated and London Stock Exchange-listed fund manager, where he continues to serve as Chief Executive.

Ben entered politics in 2019, joining the Brexit Party in response to Theresa May’s failure to deliver Brexit. He was elected a Member of the European Parliament and later became Deputy Leader of Reform UK. Known for his principled opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol, he has consistently fought to defend Britain’s sovereignty and independence.

He joined Reform UK in March 2023, becoming Deputy Leader later that year and helping take the party from 6% to 16% in the polls. He later resigned over disagreements on governance and political principles.

In June 2025, he founded Advance UK, which has grown at a remarkable pace, gaining over 30,000 members in just two months and becoming the seventh-largest party in the UK. Its growth continues.

As leader, Ben is determined to recruit the finest minds and most capable people in the country to deliver a proud, sovereign, and prosperous United Kingdom once again.

“I love my country, I love you, and I will not falter. I will deliver for you.”