UK general election: Lee Anderson becomes Reform UK's first MP | BBC News

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Lee Anderson, who switched from the Conservative Party to Reform UK back in March, wins Reform's first seat of the night in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Reform UK, which was formed in 2018 as the Brexit Party, is forecast to win 13 MPs in the UK general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky.

Polling expert Sir John Curtice said Reform UK had benefited from a significant fall in the Conservative vote in seats the party had previously held, as well as advancing most in areas where people voted Leave in the 2016 referendum.

In an early sign of Reform UK's success in winning over former Tory voters, the first two results of the night - in Blyth and Ashington and in Houghton and Sunderland South - saw the party beat the Conservatives by more than 4,000 votes.

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I hope the sign language interpreter gets a big bonus for such an enthusiastic “YAY!!” at 2AM

YWang-vlzh
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0:22 even the sign language guy commemorated 😂😂😂

english
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Oh look it's '40p Lee' (inflation ajusted)

FutureKnut
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I bet all at the BBC are upset 😂 Go Reform 🇬🇧

CauliflowerMcPugg
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I am not a British citizen yet so my opinion doesn't really matter in politics, but i worry things are only going to get worse because I watched and listened carefully when Mr Kier Starmer debated with Rishi, and the man couldn't give any practical solutions to the UK's major issues of inflation, immigration or even climate change or housing crisis 😢😢😢the future is still gray and gloom folks

joshuakampamba
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More to come tonight. I know Labour is set to dominate, but I hope Reform will exceed expectation. Goodbye, Rishi.

dvsxavier
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What's wrong with you Brits? 58% voter turnout! You get 15 hours of polling (5 more than here in Au) but still can't get involved?

garyprince
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Oh dear BBC, you are a joke. Well done Reform.

hgvadventure
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First thing on the menu. Defund the BBC.

brianwayes
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Well done Lee Anderson first of many for Reform UK, lets GO !

realtalkz
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Reform needs to, irrespective of their final seat numbers, push for reform of the Labour Party franchise called the BBC!

roncarney
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At least ONE decent person was voted in!

msjannd
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Amazing lee forge ahead for Reform UK 🇬🇧

TVR.V
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Farage is not going to be PM. He's 1 of 4... Leader of a party that could fit into a mini 🚙 😅

michaelmouse
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Awesome news. Even if Starmer is as Establishment as it gets, at least he is both patently consistent, and not prone to states of megalomania. Now, for the French run-off election.

elephantrange
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Well done reform! So now you are the UK’s new golden boy! Can’t wait to see how good it gets

indibhart
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The message to Labour is clear...

"Don't treat us like idiots, or else..."

ipohtennischannel
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I am from Mauritius .I am sad for Mr Galoways lost .

reshadhansye
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30p Lee, this should be a great comedy show. Grab the popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!

SenorSol
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Let's see what Kier starmer will do better because i honestly can not foresee it, Mr starmer couldn't explain exactly how he is going to tackle certain major issues

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