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    The six weirdest moments of Lee Anderson’s press conference as he defects to Reform UK

    by Zoe Grunewald and Archie Mitchell Mar 11, 2024 4 minutes
    Source: Jacob King/PA Wire

    Lee Anderson, the former Tory chairman who was suspended by the Conservative party for Islamophobic remarks, has found a new political home with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.

    Dubbed “three party Lee” for his journey from Labour councillor to Conservative MP and now to Reform UK, Mr Anderson’s switch marks a significant moment for Reform as he becomes the first sitting MP to join their party.

    But, known for his blunt and sometimes hostile style, the Ashfield MP’s press conference and Q&A session was not without its share of odd and awkward moments.

    Lee Anderson has defected to Reform UK (PA Wire)

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