The architect of Nigel Farage's controversial 'mass deportation' policy has dramatically defected to the Conservatives, dealing a crushing blow to Reform UK just days before the General Election.
Georgie David, the former Reform candidate for West Ham and Beckton, publicly abandoned the party, stating she could no longer be associated with a movement whose flagship policy would leave the nation 'shocked'. Her resignation letter, addressed directly to Mr Farage, exposes deep internal divisions over the feasibility and morality of their hardline immigration stance.
An Unworkable and Shocking Policy
In a stunning rebuke, Ms David declared the policy logistically impossible and warned of its devastating societal impact. "The party has been taken over by far-right ideologies with no concern for the welfare of the people who would be affected by such a policy," she stated.
Her defection throws Mr Farage's central campaign pledge into turmoil. The proposed plan, which echoes methods criticised by international human rights bodies, has been a cornerstone of Reform's appeal to its base.
A Damning Resignation Letter
The full text of Ms David's resignation letter pulls no punches. It accuses the Reform leadership of pushing an extremist agenda that is "not compassionate and does not have the well-being of these people in mind." This very public condemnation from within its own ranks severely undermines the party's credibility on the issue it has made its own.
The timing is particularly damaging for Mr Farage, coming in the final, critical stretch of the election campaign. It provides ammunition to both the Conservatives and Labour, who have consistently argued that Reform's policies are both cruel and unworkable.
A Significant Blow to Reform's Momentum
This high-profile defection signals significant internal discord and poses serious questions about the stability and direction of Reform UK under Nigel Farage's leadership. As voters head to the polls, this revelation may cause some to reconsider their support for a party now openly accused by a former insider of embracing 'far-right ideologies'.
The fallout from this defection is likely to dominate the final days of the election, shifting focus onto the practicalities and ethics of immigration policy.
