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11 ex-Tory MPs who jumped ship to Reform UK as Conservatives concern defection deluge

Editorial Board Published August 24, 2025
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Nigel Farage has welcomed 11 ex-Tory MPs up to now, with others anticipated to be knocking on Reform UK’s door after CCHQ tightened choice guidelines to finish preferential therapy for former parliamentarians.

Regardless of many Tories fearing a defection deluge may quickly observe, Reform UK is adamant it is going to solely settle for ex-MPs who can supply one thing to Mr Farage.

Whereas Reform UK does seem to have dominated out ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss becoming a member of Mr Farage’s occasion, the Clacton MP set out how former Tory MPs may cross the ground.

Talking final month after the defection of Tory Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones, Mr Farage mentioned: “If individuals are coming to Reform as a result of they see it, merely, as the very best life raft for his or her political careers, then I’m not .

“But if they’re coming to Reform because they really believe in what we’re trying to do, they really believe that our country is in deep and desperate trouble, and it needs to be turned around, and they want to be part of that project, and them coming to us adds [to that project], then the door is open.”

So, when did these 11 ex-Tory MPs defect to Reform UK and why did they change from the Conservative Get together?

Kemi Badenoch dangers dropping extra former colleagues to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

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Lee Anderson

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson during the Reform UK local election launch rally at the Utilita Arena Birmingham

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson in the course of the Reform UK native election launch rally on the Utilita Enviornment Birmingham

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Date of defection: March 11, 2024

Age: 58

Seat: Ashfield – 2019 to current

Political excessive level: Tory Deputy Chairman and Reform UK Chief Whip

“Over the last year or so I’ve had to do a lot of soul searching on my political journey and I don’t expect much in politics other than to be able to speak my mind and speak on behalf oy my friends, family and my constituents.”

Lucy Allan

Ex-Tory MP Lucy Allan speaks in the House of Commons

Ex-Tory MP Lucy Allan speaks within the Home of Commons

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Date of defection: Might 27, 2024

Age: 60

Seat: Telford – 2015 to 2024

Political excessive level: Lucy Allan demanded an unbiased inquiry into Telford’s grooming gangs scandal in 2016 and spearheaded the Household First Marketing campaign.

“I have resigned from the Conservative Party to support Alan Adams to be Telford’s next MP.”

Mark Reckless

Ex-MP Mark Reckless spent time with Nigel Farage as a Ukip MP

Ex-MP Mark Reckless hung out with Nigel Farage as a Ukip MP

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Date of defection: November 8, 2024

Age: 54

Seat: Rochester & Strood – 2010 to 2015

Political excessive level: Tory defector to Ukip and Brexit Get together chief in Wales

Mark Reckless was noticed attending Reform UK’s Wales convention in November final 12 months, having first defected to hitch Nigel Farage throughout his Ukip days in 2014.

Dame Andrea Jenkyns

Ex-Tory MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns is now Greater Lincolnshire Mayor

Ex-Tory MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns is now Higher Lincolnshire Mayor

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Date of defection: November 28, 2024

Age: 51

Seat: Morley & Outwood – 2015 to 2024

Political excessive level: Training Minister underneath Boris Johnson and now Higher Lincolnshire Mayor

“I was elected as a Conservative, and I got knocked out as a Conservative, but I feel, unfortunately, the party has become tired.”

Aidan Burley

Nigel Farage welcomed Aidan Burley to Reform UK in December 2024

Nigel Farage welcomed Aidan Burley to Reform UK in December 2024

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Date of defection: December 10, 2024

Age: 46

Seat: Cannock Chase – 2010 to 2015

Political excessive level: Parliamentary Non-public Secretary to Transport Secretary

“I welcome former Conservative MP Aidan Burley to Reform UK at our Christmas lunch today,” Nigel Farage mentioned. “Death by a thousand defections.”

Marco Longhi

Marco Longhi joined Reform UK in January 2025

Marco Longhi joined Reform UK in January 2025

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Date of defection: January 3, 2025

Age: 58

Seat: Dudley North – 2019 to 2024

Political excessive level: Frequent Sense Group member and main Pink Wall MP

“I am a patriot and I finally feel at home.”

David Jones

David JonesFormer Welsh Secretary David Jones switched to Nigel Farage’s populist Get together on Monday | PA

Date of defection: January 22, 2025

Age: 73

Seat: Clwyd West

Political excessive level: Welsh Secretary and Brexit Minister

“Only Reform UK is demonstrating the determination needed to tackle the country’s many problems and to improve the lives of people across Britain.”

Ross Thomson

Ross Thomson served as an MSP and MP

Ross Thomson served as an MSP and MP

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Date of defection: June 24, 2025

Age: 37

Seat: Aberdeen South – 2017 to 2019

Political excessive level: Vote Depart spokesman for Scotland and Boris Johnson’s 2019 management marketing campaign supervisor in Scotland

“It has been the best decision. I feel it’s right for me, I feel at home, and all the local members have been so friendly, welcoming, and supportive.”

Anne Marie Morris

Liz Truss with farmer Andrew Gale and Anne Marie Morris (right)

Liz Truss with farmer Andrew Gale and Anne Marie Morris (proper)

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Date of defection: July 2, 2025

Age: 68

Seat: Newton Abbot – 2010 to 2024

Political excessive level: Led the UK’s first coverage evaluate to contemplate entrepreneurial training for all ranges, ‘An Education System for an Entrepreneur’

“The country is in a desperate position. I believe now it is Reform UK that offers the vision and leadership Britain so badly needs. I want to play my part in delivering that vision.”

Sir Jake Berry

Sir Jake Berry served as Tory Party chairman and later joined Reform UK

Sir Jake Berry served as Tory Get together chairman and later joined Reform UK

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Date of defection: July 9, 2025

Age: 46

Seat: Rossendale & Darwen – 2010 to 2024

Political excessive level: Conservative Get together Chairman and Northern Powerhouse Minister

“Old Westminster politics has failed. But there’s a better way. Millions of people, just like me, want a country they can be proud of again. The only way we get that is with Reform in Government. That’s why I’ve resigned from the Conservative Party.”

Adam Holloway

Adam Holloway speaking in the House of Commons

Adam Holloway talking within the Home of Commons

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Date of defection: July 30, 2025

Age: 60

Seat: Gravesham – 2005 to 2024

Political excessive level: Lord Commissioner of the Treasury

“I have joined Reform because I think this is the best chance to recover the country from Labour.”

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