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Lord Jackson Considers Reform UK Amid Conservative Struggles

8/18/2025

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Lord Jackson of Peterborough is contemplating joining Reform UK, citing Conservative failures on immigration.
He criticized Kemi Badenoch's leadership for not presenting a strong alternative to Labour.
Reform UK leads the Conservatives by 12 points in polls and has made gains in local elections.
The party is shifting further right on migration, net zero, and tax policies.

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Lord Jackson of Peterborough is contemplating joining Reform UK, citing Conservative failures on immigration.
He criticized Kemi Badenoch's leadership for not presenting a strong alternative to Labour.
Reform UK leads the Conservatives by 12 points in polls and has made gains in local elections.
The party is shifting further right on migration, net zero, and tax policies.