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Romford Conservatives File Complaint Over Misleading Defector Billboards

5/6/2026

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The Romford Conservative Party filed a complaint with the Electoral Commission over billboards that show Andrew Rosindell with a “Vote Conservative” message despite his switch to Reform UK.
The party said it asked for the adverts to be removed after Rosindell defected in January.
The Conservatives allege the signs constitute misleading election communications.
A Reform UK spokesperson called the complaint bizarre, saying it shows Conservatives are out of touch.

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The Romford Conservative Party filed a complaint with the Electoral Commission over billboards that show Andrew Rosindell with a “Vote Conservative” message despite his switch to Reform UK.
The party said it asked for the adverts to be removed after Rosindell defected in January.
The Conservatives allege the signs constitute misleading election communications.
A Reform UK spokesperson called the complaint bizarre, saying it shows Conservatives are out of touch.