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Two Ex-Labour Leaders Join Reform UK for London Elections

3/4/2026

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Nigel Farage announced the defection of two former Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK for London local elections.
Sir Robin Wales will serve as Reform's London director of local government.
Clive Furness will be Reform's mayoral candidate for Newham.
A Labour spokesperson dismissed the announcement, citing concerns over Sir Robin Wales' past and accusing Reform of undermining London's multicultural success.

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Nigel Farage announced the defection of two former Labour figures, Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness, to Reform UK for London local elections.
Sir Robin Wales will serve as Reform's London director of local government.
Clive Furness will be Reform's mayoral candidate for Newham.
A Labour spokesperson dismissed the announcement, citing concerns over Sir Robin Wales' past and accusing Reform of undermining London's multicultural success.