Former Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns has left the Conservative Party to join Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Farage announced the party’s focus on the local elections next year, highlighting the rigorous vetting process for candidates. He also mentioned that Reform UK’s TikTok account has reached over 1 million followers, with a majority under 35, showing support from Generation Z. Jenkyns is set to be the party’s candidate for mayor of Lincolnshire.
Meanwhile, the Unite union has launched legal action against the government over the decision to cut winter fuel payments, calling it a rushed and ill-thought-out policy. Labour leader Keir Starmer condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power outages for a million homes. The Home Office announced plans to toughen sanctions on firms breaking visa rules for foreign workers.
Reform UK has experienced both a new recruit in Jenkyns and a departure in Ben Habib, who cited disagreements with Farage. Farage emphasized the need to reduce immigration, criticizing the Tory party’s policies for making people poorer. The party aims to win hundreds of council seats in the upcoming local elections to establish credibility. They are also focused on attracting center-ground voters and adopting a professional approach similar to Donald Trump’s campaign, aiming to broaden their voter base.
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