Reform UK Welcomes Third Somerset Councillor Following Senior Conservative Defection Wednesday, January 14, 2026 reformuk somerset councillor defection conservative localgovernment politics transport community governance Senior Conservative Councillor John Cook-Woodman has officially defected to Reform UK, marking the party’s third seat on Somerset Council. Having represented the Highbridge and Burnham South division since 2009, initially on … Read More
Reform UK Strengthens Somerset Presence as Senior Conservative Councillor Defects Wednesday, January 14, 2026 reformuk somerset councillor defection conservatives localgovernment politics johncookwoodman somersetcouncil transport In a significant political shift, senior Conservative councillor John Cook-Woodman has joined Reform UK, increasing the party’s representation on Somerset Council to three members. Cook-Woodman has been a dedicated … Read More
South West MP Danny Kruger Quits Tories to Join Reform UK Monday, September 15, 2025 dannykruger defection reformuk conservativeparty ukpolitics nigelfarage eastwiltshire politicalshift government conservatism Danny Kruger, the Conservative MP for East Wiltshire, has shocked political circles by defecting to Reform UK, becoming the first sitting Tory MP to join the party. The announcement was made during a press conference in … Read More