Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative-turned-Reform MP for Romford, has launched a High Court legal action after being locked out of his constituency office at the local Conservative headquarters. Rosindell, who defected to Nigel Farage's party in January, claims the Romford Conservative Association changed the locks overnight on 18 March, denying him access to his office, IT systems, and a panic room installed for his safety.
The MP, who has represented Romford since 2001, had exclusive use of a private room at Margaret Thatcher House for over 20 years under successive service agreements, the most recent dated December 2025. His barrister, Adam Richardson, told the court that the association had no right to exclude him without a court order, and that the lockout is impairing his ability to perform parliamentary duties, including accessing sensitive constituent casework and security systems.
Rosindell expressed concerns for his personal safety, as he can no longer access the panic room. The association argues that his status as a Conservative MP was an implicit condition of the office agreement. At an emergency injunction hearing on 19 March, the judge adjourned the case after the association received only 90 minutes' notice, with a further hearing scheduled for next week.
