More than 1,000 people join Reform UK the day after Lee Anderson's defection ... trends now
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More than 1,000 people have joined Reform UK after ex-Tory vice-chairman Lee Anderson's dramatic defection.
The former Brexit Party – which is polling as high as 14 per cent – has seen a swell in support in recent months as voters lose faith in both the Tories and Labour.
Mr Anderson's defection was seen as a warning shot to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak when it came to retaining voters in the Midlands and the North.
Reform UK leader Richard Tice told GB News yesterday: 'A record number of over 1,000 new members joining Reform in one day is proof just how popular Lee Anderson is with many Red Wall voters. He will be such a powerful Red Wall champion for us.'
Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, left, and Lee Anderson, former Conservative member of parliament, during a news conference, announcing Anderson's defection to Reform UK
Leader Richard Tice (left) was jubilant as he unveiled Mr Anderson as the new recruit
It came as Mr Anderson made a low-key return to Parliament yesterday
