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Tory MP appears to back Reform UK's Lee Anderson
It comes after Lee Anderson said he won't campaign against Nick Fletcher and three other Tory MPs.
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Chris Mason: Anderson defection lends momentum to Reform
The suspended Tory MP's switch will amplify Conservative fears ahead of the general election.
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Anderson ‘made a big mistake’ leaving Tories for Reform
The home secretary says former Tory MP Lee Anderson previously claimed a vote for Reform was "not the answer" and would let in Labour.James Cleverly s [...]
Ex-Tory MP Lee Anderson defects to Reform
The former Tory Party Vice-Chairman Mr Anderson was suspended after he said Islamists had "control" of Sadiq Khan.
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Lee Anderson would have kept job had he apologised – Dowden
The deputy prime minister has declined to say whether it was Islamophobic for Lee Anderson to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists" [...]
Lee Anderson: Outspoken MP suspended by Rishi Sunak
The MP for Ashfield is known for his controversial views but supporters believe he connects with voters.
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No 10: Anderson wrong to conflate Muslims with extremism
The PM does not think Lee Anderson is racist, despite his "unacceptable" comments about Sadiq Khan, No 10 says.
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Lee Anderson would have kept job had he apologised – Dowden
The deputy prime minister has declined to say whether it was Islamophobic for Lee Anderson to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists" [...]
Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row
Rishi Sunak says Lee Anderson was wrong to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists".
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Lee Anderson: MP suspended from Tory party over criticism of London mayor
The party suspends Lee Anderson over claims "Islamists" had "got control" of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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Lee Anderson: Sadiq Khan criticises PM for failing to condemn MP's remarks
Lee Anderson is facing criticism over comments he made about the Mayor of London on GB News.
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Lee Anderson resigns as deputy Tory chair to rebel over Rwanda bill
"These resignations show that even senior Tories think that the Conservatives have failed and is yet more evidence of the total Tory chaos over their [...]
Covid inquiry: Joe Anderson tells Matt Hancock 'I'm still alive'
Joe Anderson responds to the ex-health secretary who implied at the Covid inquiry he had passed away.
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Reform UK denies claim it offered Tory Lee Anderson money to defect
He told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: "I'm very happy to confirm that I've had numerous discussions with a number of Tory MPs, min [...]
Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet
Mr Anderson, who is also a presenter on the GB News channel, said that he understood Dr Dolphin had donated the pay for his covered shift to the BMA s [...]