Rishi Sunak 'could trigger election if 10 MPs defect to Reform UK' as Nigel ... trends now
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Rishi Sunak is facing the threat of a Red Wall meltdown today as Reform UK leaders ring round Tories to persuade them to defect.
The PM gathered his Cabinet this morning amid the fallout from Lee Anderson's dramatic announcement that he is joining the insurgent party - becoming its first MP.
Reform founder Nigel Farage has hailed a 'huge moment' and hinted at more to come.
More MPs are thought to be wavering on whether to switch in a desperate bid to save themselves, with polls showing the Conservatives headed for disaster at the election.
But allies of the premier have been warning he could trigger a snap election if 10 of his troops walk out - heaping pressure on them to toe the line or face carnage at the ballot box.
Mr Sunak has been left yet again struggling to quell panic in his ranks after the former Conservative deputy chair was unveiled by jubilant Reform leader Richard Tice at a press conference yesterday.
Rishi Sunak is facing the threat of a Red Wall meltdown today as Reform UK leaders ring round Tories to persuade them to defect
Mr Sunak has been left yet again struggling to quell panic in his ranks after Lee Anderson (pictured) was unveiled by jubilant Reform leader Richard Tice at a press conference yesterday
Reform founder Nigel Farage has hailed a 'huge moment' and hinted at more to come
Swiping at his former colleagues, Mr Anderson said he 'wants our country back' and had to be able to 'speak my mind'.
The Ashfield MP said there had been a 'lot of soul searching in my political journey' but his parents and his staff had all told him to switch to Reform.
