A veteran has harshly criticized the political party Reform UK for a remark made by party chair Zia Yusuf, who compared the arrival of individuals in the UK via boat to the historical D-Day landings during World War II. This statement made during the announcement of the party's new 'shadow cabinet' was condemned as 'disgusting' by war hero Yavar Abbas, who pointed out the insensitivity and misinformation inherent in such a comparison, particularly given the sacrifices made during actual wartime.