British politician Rupert Lowe, the Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since 2024 and leader of the newly formed Restore Britain party, sat down with Joe Rogan for a wide-ranging two-hour interview on The Joe Rogan Experience (#2524), released on July 8, 2026.

Lowe, a former Reform UK figure, businessman, farmer, and ex-Southampton FC chairman, used the platform—one of the world’s largest podcasts—to outline his vision for restoring British sovereignty. Key topics included his party’s June 2026 report on grooming gangs, which estimates around 250,000 victims of organized child sexual abuse linked primarily to groups of Pakistani heritage, particularly from the Mirpur region. He criticized institutional failures since the late 1990s, attributing them to mass immigration, multiculturalism, and authorities’ reluctance to address issues due to fears of racism accusations.

The conversation also covered Britain’s perceived decline, constitutional reform, defunding the BBC (which Lowe described as spreading “poison”), and critiques of Islam’s compatibility with British values. Lowe discussed his split from Reform UK, claiming the party attempted to “politically assassinate” him, and positioned Restore Britain as a force for fundamental change.

The episode drew significant attention—and backlash. Lowe’s comments on UK gun laws, where he referenced the 1996 Dunblane school massacre (in which 16 children and one teacher were killed) as involving “one wee murder,” sparked outrage. His team clarified he meant “one incident,” but the remark was widely criticized by politicians and survivors. The appearance, reportedly facilitated by Elon Musk, highlights Lowe’s push for mainstream visibility amid ongoing debates over immigration, national identity, and governance in the UK. Whether it boosts Restore Britain’s profile remains to be seen, but it has certainly amplified the party’s voice on the global stage. The full episode is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms.