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Conservative MP Rosindell Joins Reform UK, Criticizes Tories

3/26/2026

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Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell defected to Reform UK, citing failure to address Chagossian self-determination and past accountability.
He said the Tories are 'irreparably bound' to prior governments' errors and must take radical action for Britain.
This move follows Robert Jenrick, Conservative MP, switching to Reform UK, raising questions about further departures.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley condemned the Tories, saying Reform UK aims to repeat their failures.

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Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell defected to Reform UK, citing failure to address Chagossian self-determination and past accountability.
He said the Tories are 'irreparably bound' to prior governments' errors and must take radical action for Britain.
This move follows Robert Jenrick, Conservative MP, switching to Reform UK, raising questions about further departures.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley condemned the Tories, saying Reform UK aims to repeat their failures.