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Keith Prince Defects to Reform UK, Shakes London Politics

10/5/2025

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Keith Prince defects from Conservative Party to Reform UK, reshaping London politics ahead of the Conservative Party conference.
Prince spent nearly 50 years with the Tories and led Redbridge Council from 2009 to 2014.
He has represented Havering and Redbridge on the London Assembly since 2016. Reform UK now has two members, forming an official group.

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Keith Prince defects from Conservative Party to Reform UK, reshaping London politics ahead of the Conservative Party conference.
Prince spent nearly 50 years with the Tories and led Redbridge Council from 2009 to 2014.
He has represented Havering and Redbridge on the London Assembly since 2016. Reform UK now has two members, forming an official group.