Outgoing MP Lucy Allan Backs Reform UK Candidate, Quits Tories in Telford Constituency
May 29,
2024
MP Lucy Allan has stepped down from the Conservative Party to endorse Reform UK candidate Alan Adams in Telford. Emphasizing Adams' suitability, Allan's decision led to her suspension by the Tories. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned that voting for Reform could empower Labour, while Defence Minister Johnny Mercer downplayed the defection's impact. Reform UK welcomed Allan's endorsement, reflecting a shift among some traditional Tories.