Research indicates that over 60 candidates from Reform UK in the upcoming local elections were previously affiliated with the Conservative party, including notable figures like ex-MP Andrea Jenkyns. The Labour party has accused Reform UK of attempting a mass rebranding and indicated these candidates are attempting to salvage their political careers after significant losses faced by the Conservatives in the 2024 general elections. Reform UK defends the small percentage of ex-Conservatives in its candidate pool while questioning Labour's history with defections.
Reform UK is seen as a new political force, but its council elections are heavily populated by ex-Conservative candidates seeking to salvage their careers.
Labour's analysis revealed that more than 60 of Reform UK's candidates were formerly associated with the Conservative party, highlighting their strategic realignment.
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