Lee Anderson MP joins right-wing Reform UK Party following suspension from Conservative party

Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson, who was suspended from the Conservative Party in an Islamophobia row, is defecting to Reform UK.

The former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party announced in a surprise press conference on Monday morning that he has joined Nigel Farage’s party.

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[J]

Yep, country is on its way to the point of no return.... vote reform

[nonaynever]

You don’t need to be Islamophobic to join reform,
But it helps.

[laceandwhisky]

Welcome Lee. Bring the red wall with you. Next week need Suella and Bridgen 😊

[AstonVilla-oq]

This is the prat who said leader of reform us a Poundland farage 2 weeks ago

[robertparkinson]

The only way to go forward is change the way we are governed, if not third world Britain is round the corner. Reform can only be better than the rabble we have in power and labour in waiting to bring the final nail to the coffin.

[andrewwood]

Reform did well in Rochdale. Came 6th in what they described as a two horse race. Just about beat the Raving Looney Party. I expect the Raving Looney Party will be the 4th one Lee joins when this goes pear shaped

[bh]

Reform is in with a chance! I will be going for them!

[AZTwo]

Give the voters an oppertunity to ratify yourself as THEIR representitive . Lets see you gamble Lee .

[moose]

It's not right wing it's just right

[The_Summit_Wanderer]

I need to correct you I'm afraid ...we don't FEEL we are not being listened too...WE KNOW

[Ppp-kkhw]

We need to be tougher so your getting my vote

[lizzys]

Well done Lee Anderson the only MP that’s standing for Britain and the English people true hero wish you all the look and happiness. great day for the British people.

[sidavies]

"Centre" right!
Reform UK 🇬🇧 represents true British values lost on Tory and Liebour parties.
Enough is enough.

[Cull-every-Tory]

With a nod to that phrase by George Galloway - Two cheeks of the same arse. Tories and Reform.

[mrheavywater]

The people are crying out for a party to listen to them and give them a voice, it’s a shame when our politicians are ousted when they listen to the majority and speak the truth.

[PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Poor old Lee. Where is the British Union of Fascists when you need 'em?

[propalestinian-xp]

The racist had moved to reform. We didn’t see that coming.

[JJP]

Just what are you trying to save us from Lee ? Do tell, cause youre implying but you aint saying shyte.

[erict.watson]

From Labour, to Conservative, to Reform, to ....?

[mixedonions]

20p Lee joins 10p Reform Party
This guy is such a grifter