Ex-Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson joins right-wing populist party Reform UK

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Lee Anderson has recently become a part of the Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage. This decision came after Anderson was suspended from the Conservative Party for making offensive comments regarding the religion of London mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson expressed his strong disapproval towards the Conservative Party with great intensity.

The ex-Tory vice president expressed undergoing "significant self-contemplation", however, inferred joining Reform party to regain his country.

The MP for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, Mr. Anderson, alleged that the Conservative Party was impeding the freedom of expression and expressed his discomfort at being disciplined for voicing his opinion.

During a public address, he mentioned that his folks, residing in his electoral district, informed him that they wouldn't be able to cast their ballot for him in this year's election unless he switched to Reform.

He expressed his desire to regain control over his nation. This statement may appear objectionable to those who identify as left-leaning, but not to individuals within his personal and political circle, such as loved ones, supporters, and constituents, including his parents. They communicated to him their intention to not support his candidacy unless he aligned with Reform UK.

Both my parents are almost 80 years old and they understand my responsibilities. It's up to me to fulfill them and not disappoint them.

Conservative Party faced a setback as Lee Anderson decided to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK.

The information has been made public by the Reform leader, Richard Tice, who claimed it was a significant moment for the party.

Mr Tice is glad to have Mr Anderson on board and believes he will inspire more people to join. He sees Anderson as a strong advocate for the Red Wall and someone who has earned the trust of voters for being honest. However, just a few months ago, Anderson criticized Tice, calling him a cheap version of Nigel Farage, and questioned the legitimacy of his party, Reform.

When questioned about any shifts in his perspective, the Member of Parliament responded by stating that there has not been an abrupt change. It is widely understood that politicians and journalists may not always be the most reliable sources when it comes to their words and actions.

"It has been a slow process, and I believe there were several crucial moments in the last few months. When I was banned for expressing my opinion - which also represents the views of millions of people across the nation - it was unacceptable. To be frank, it was a surprising and disappointing experience."

Mr. Anderson is running for Reform Party, which was previously named Brexit Party and established by Mr. Farage. However, the latest projections derived from polling reveal that Mr. Anderson is most likely to suffer a major defeat against the Labour nominee, Rhea Keehn, in the upcoming general election.

This decision could create more difficulties for Rishi Sunak since the Conservative Party may lose various constituencies in the upcoming elections if the emerging populist party causes the division of the conservative voters.

Rishi Sunak is experiencing an increasing dilemma as Reform UK keeps gaining ground on the Tory Party according to recent polls.

Mr. Anderson has also gained a large following among the supporters of the Tory party. Despite his suspension, he was still able to receive a standing ovation at a fundraiser for the Conservative party, indicating his popularity among the party members.

The Conservative Party blocked him from participation last month because he made a comment that "Islamists" took over Mr. Khan and London. As a result, he is now an independent MP.

Mr. Sunak and a number of officials declined to acknowledge that his statements were discriminatory in nature, however, they have suspended him because he refused to express regret for his comments.

During an interview on GB News, Mr Anderson stood by his previous statement and expressed that although he does not think that the Islamists have taken over the country completely, he strongly believes that they have taken over Khan and London. He further added that Khan has essentially handed over the ownership of our capital city to his colleagues.

Keir Starmer has expressed his support for the suspension of Mr Anderson from the party due to his unacceptable display of racism and Islamophobia. Additionally, the Labour leader has taken aim at Rishi Sunak, calling out the Conservative Party's issue with Islamophobia as a whole.

Rumors that Mr. Anderson would be joining the Reform party began to circulate immediately after his suspension.

Last month, Mr Anderson, who was standing to the right of Mr Sunak in the photo, was dismissed from the Tory party after making claims that 'Islamists' were controlling Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, who was on the left side of Mr Sunak in the picture.

Mr Anderson and Mr Tice had a meeting at a hotel located off the M1. This meeting raised the belief that Mr Anderson may leave his current party and join Mr Farage's party. Mr Anderson has previously made a statement that he was offered a large sum of money to join Mr Farage's party.

At present, Reform has a polling rate of about 12%, while the Conservatives have a rate of 24%. Experts who conduct polls have frequently cautioned that Reform may take away votes from the Tories which could result in the loss of many seats, even if the Reform party does not manage to get any Members of Parliament elected to the House of Commons.

In the recent February by-elections, Reform gained a significant amount of the vote and Mr Tice referred to this as a crucial moment, solidifying the party's impact in the realm of British politics.

Mr Tice and Mr Anderson decided not to have a by-election after the defection occurred. They believed that a general election would happen shortly after. However, in 2020, Mr Anderson supported a law that would have caused a recall petition to be initiated for any MP who switched parties on their own accord.

Tobias Ellwood, a respected MP from the Conservative party, accused Mr. Anderson of promoting "Trumpism and populism". During an interview with TalkTV, Ellwood asserted that his former colleague had not presented any practical solutions, but was instead exploiting people's fears by criticizing the establishment without providing any alternatives.

The Liberal Democrats expressed that Mr. Sunak has lost his credibility after the person he selected as the deputy Tory chairman left the party to join a different political party.

During a press conference, Richard Tice, the leader of Reform UK, declared that a person had switched their support to his party.

Daisy Cooper, who is the deputy leader, mentioned that the current prime minister lacks the capability to lead his own political party, not to mention the entire nation.

At this moment, Sunak lacks the strength to declare that Nigel Farage won't be joining the Conservative Party. This clearly indicates that the gap between the Conservative Party and Reform has become extremely narrow.

Mr Anderson has recently switched to his third political party within the last six years. This decision has been made just a few weeks after he referred to Mr. Tice as a "pound shop Nigel Farage" and compared him to Diane Abbott, which ultimately led to his departure.

Before joining the Tory party in 2018, he had been a member of the Labour party for a considerable length of time. During his time with the Labour party, he also acted as a councillor representing them at a local level.

The Ashfield representative for the Labour party, Ms Keehn, expressed her belief that the area deserves a significant improvement. She urged for a new beginning under Labour leadership and a representative for the people who actually cares. She claimed that individuals are becoming increasingly disillusioned with politicians who are only concerned with their own interests. Ms Keehn argued that Rishi hasn't shown leadership within his party and that this has become obvious to many.

A representative from the Conservative party stated that Lee acknowledged and agreed that the Chief Whip had no alternative but to revoke his voting rights in light of the situation.

We are sorrowful that he has chosen to make this decision. Choosing to vote for Reform will not result in any other outcome besides a Labour government led by Keir Starmer.