Multiple Former Conservative MPs Defect to Reform UK in Growing Party Shift

Several former Conservative Party members have defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, citing dissatisfaction with the current Conservative leadership and its effectiveness. Adam Holloway, ex-MP for Gravesham and a former British Army officer, joined Reform UK claiming the Conservatives fail to provide effective opposition and that Reform is the only party acknowledging the country's serious social and economic challenges. Holloway's defection follows a controversial record, including defending Boris Johnson during Partygate and supporting colleagues convicted of sex offenses, yet Nigel Farage praised his parliamentary and military experience as vital for upcoming elections. Other notable defections include Sat Sherwani, former chairman of Dudley Conservative Association, who accused the Conservatives of abandoning their values and expressed belief in Reform UK as the party capable of restoring the nation's strength. These defections reflect a broader trend of ex-Conservative figures gravitating towards Reform UK, positioning it as a serious alternative in regions like Kent and the Black Country ahead of the next general election. Reform UK emphasizes its commitment to addressing national challenges, protecting freedoms, and prioritizing Britain’s interests, contrasting itself with what defectors describe as a weakened Conservative Party.