Tory MEP defects to Reform UK
Conservative MEP Rupert Matthews has stunned political circles by defecting to Reform UK, citing disillusionment with the Tories' direction. The move signals growing fractures within the right-wing vote.
Conservative MEP Rupert Matthews has stunned political circles by defecting to Reform UK, citing disillusionment with the Tories' direction. The move signals growing fractures within the right-wing vote.
Rupert Matthews, a prominent Reform UK member, has switched allegiance to the Conservative Party, dealing a blow to Nigel Farage's movement.
Controversial former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has crossed the floor to join Labour, citing Rishi Sunak's 'failure' on key policies. The dramatic move sparks fury among Tories and reshapes political dynamics ahead of the general election.
Labour MP Zarah Sultana is reportedly weighing a switch to the Green Party, citing dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's leadership. Could this signal a wider rift within Labour?
A senior Reform UK councillor has switched allegiance to the Conservatives, criticising Nigel Farage's party for its unclear policies and leadership.
Welsh Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones has defected from Reform UK, criticising Nigel Farage's leadership and the party's 'chaotic' shift away from core values.