11 Tory MPs on defection watch list over fears more could join Farage’s Reform
11 Tory MPs on defection watch list over fears more could join Farage’s Reform
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11 Tory MPs on defection watch list over fears more could join Farage’s Reform
Senior Tories are concerned that Robert Jenrick’s departure could trigger others to follow
The watch list, drawn up before Mr Jenrick’s defection, and seen by The Independent, includes former ministers and veteran MPs Suella Braverman, Sir John Hayes, Mark Francois, Esther McVey, Andrew Rosindell and Sir Desmond Swayne.
Also included on the list are MPs from the 2024 intake – Katie Lam, Bradley Thomas and Lewis Cocking, as well as shadow ministers Matt Vickers and Joy Morrissey.