Lee Anderson's Defection
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson is set to defect to Reform UK, the party founded by Nigel Farage, dealing a blow to Rishi Sunak.
The formal announcement of his defection will be made at an event in central London this morning.
Reason for Defection
Anderson was stripped of the Tory Party whip after refusing to apologize for making remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, leading to accusations of Islamophobia.
He had criticized Khan on GB News, accusing him of "giving our capital away" to Islamists, whom he referred to as "his mates."
Response to Comments
Anderson's comments drew widespread condemnation from politicians across the spectrum, including senior members of the Conservative Party.
While there was an opportunity for Anderson to re-join the party if he apologized, he chose not to and stood by his remarks, believing that apologizing would be a "sign of weakness."
Impact of Defection
If Anderson's defection to Reform UK goes through, it would give the party its first Member of Parliament, marking a significant development in UK politics.
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