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Former health minister defects to Reform

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The Independent UK

MP Danny Kruger says Tory party ‘is over’ as he defects to Reform

East Wiltshire MP says he hopes others follow his path and accuses former party of clinging to ‘defunct institutions’

The Guardian - UK

Danny Kruger: From 'compassionate conservatism' to Reform UK

DANNY Kruger has defected from the Tories to Reform UK, becoming one of a growing number of Conservatives joining Nigel Farage’s party.

The National (Scotland)

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'The Conservative Party is over': Tory MP defects to Reform in huge blow to Kemi Badenoch

Danny Kruger, a Tory shadow minister and the MP for East Wiltshire, said he was joining Reform to help “prepare” Reform for government

Evening Standard

Leaked files cast doubt on source of £2.6m in Tory donations

Official log records meeting ‘with Wafic Saïd (donor)’, a Canadian citizen whose British wife has given to party

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK: All the politicians who have defected as Nadine Dorries announces move

Here is a list of politicians who have recently defected to Reform UK

Evening Standard

Former Tory minister Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK

FORMER Tory culture secretary Nadine Dorries has defected to Reform UK ...

The National (Scotland)

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Rayner lawyers ‘made scapegoats’ and ‘did not give her tax advice’ on flat at centre of row: UK politics live

Angela Rayner said she was given inaccurate legal advice that led her to underpay tax when buying a flat in Hove in May

The Independent UK

Tory whips urge MPs to turn up to party conference amid fears of no shows

Concerns over a lack of interest in Kemi Badenoch’s first conference as leader is said to be fuelling a push to make sure MPs attend

The Independent UK

David Warburton: Ex-MP Found Dead at 59 as Cause of Death Mystery Lingers

Former MP David Warburton has died at 59 in his London flat. Police say his death is unexpected but not suspicious as the cause remains unclear.

International Business Times UK

Memo to Tories looking at Farage and yearning to ‘unite the right’: that sounds like a plan to kill off our party

Reform UK would benefit and the Conservatives hurtle into oblivion. Only a more centrist party can pull us back from the brink, says former Conservative minister Justine Greening

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says she is talking down Starmer, not country

The Conservative Party leader said she needs to show people the party has changed.

Evening Standard

Conservatives not close to recognising ‘how badly placed they are’, says Gauke

Former minister says Tories are ignoring heartland voters and risk losing ground to Reform in next election

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says she does not feel Nigerian and no longer has passport

The Conservative Party leader was born in the UK but grew up in Nigeria.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Politicians attend funeral of ‘inspiring leader’ Norman Tebbit

Conservative grandee Lord Tebbit, who was one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest political allies, died on July 7 aged 94.

Evening Standard

Funeral to be held for ‘icon in British politics’ Norman Tebbit

His life will be remembered during a service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

The Independent UK

Reform UK unveils ex-Tory MP Adam Holloway as latest defector

Reform UK has unveiled the defection as it seeks to brush off the impression it is running out of steam

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to drop key workers’ rights pledge to prevent ‘people dying’ from doctors’ strike

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has made an offer to work with the government to take on the ‘militant’ British Medical Association (BMA)

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The Guardian - UK

With Cleverly centre stage, the Tories have a new look – but that isn’t the same as a plan

Does Kemi Badenoch’s reshuffle mean the Reform-lite strategy is over? I don’t know and I’m not sure she does either, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch plays down prospect of leadership coup after Tory reshuffle

The New Statesman reported that many MPs who backed Mrs Badenoch in the last leadership contest have privately turned on her.

The Independent UK

Who is Nigel Farage’s latest Reform recruit? From drink driving conviction to ‘chav shooting’ post

Former Conservative politician Laura Anne Jones has joined the ex-Ukip leader’s party

The Guardian - UK

The Tories are on the brink of annihilation in Wales – and it holds a lesson for Westminster politicians

Here, the party has preferred Nigel Farage cosplay to genuine – and much-needed – opposition. Look where it’s got them, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

Evening Standard

Badenoch says ‘rush’ to meet net zero pushing up holiday costs

The Conservative Party leader opened a new domestic arrivals building at London Stansted Airport.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Tory MP and others accused of election date betting face two-year wait for trials

Two trials will take place due to large number of defendants in September 2027 and January 2028

Evening Standard

Former MP in court accused of cheating at gambling

Craig Williams and his 14 co-defendants face a wait of more than two years for trial.

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