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Andrew Rosindell becomes second Tory MP to defect to Reform in a week

He said he spoke to Nigel Farage on Sunday evening and agreed to join his party.

The Independent UK

London gets first Reform MP as Andrew Rosindell becomes second Tory to defect in a week

The Romford MP said he spoke to Nigel Farage on Sunday evening and agreed to join his party

Evening Standard

Right-wing Tory MP who admired South American dictator defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform

It comes days after Robert Jenrick quit the Tories

The Independent UK

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Romford MP Andrew Rosindell becomes latest Tory to defect to Reform

Veteran MP says ‘time to put country before party’ citing Conservative position on Chagos Islands

The Guardian - UK

East London Tory MP says Reform could win his seat at the next election

Andrew Rosindell said he thinks ‘my seat would almost certainly go to Reform’

Evening Standard

Tories should work with Reform to defeat Labour, says shadow minister

Shadow foreign minister Andrew Rosindell urged right-of-centre parties to ‘unite together’ to defeat the left.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch faces call to sack Tory shadow minister after he suggests Conservative–Reform election pact

Andrew Rosindell admitted his Romford seat would ‘almost certainly’ fall to Reform UK at an election

Evening Standard

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Tribute Sparks EU Parliament Clash: Late Influencer Once Said Europe Was A 'Hell Hole'

Charlie Kirk's killing sparked a clash in the European Parliament after a blocked tribute request, fueling debates over free speech, rules and political violence.

International Business Times UK

Tory MPs complain party attack ad on asylum hotels ‘makes us look silly’

Backbenchers say party leadership is criticising Labour government for policies introduced by Conservatives

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Forget Havering quitting London, this is why we should kick out Clapham, Merton and Camden first

In a landmark moment in London's history, a local MP is campaigning to annex his borough from the wider London Pangaea and float off into the home counties.

Evening Standard

London borough has 'once-in-a-century opportunity' to split from capital, says MP

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell is campaigning for the London borough of Havering to leave the capital

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK overtakes Tories in London as Labour slumps, shock poll finds

Exclusive survey: Lib Dems and Greens surge in London in backlash against the Government

Evening Standard

English voters face ‘democratic deficit’ without devolved parliament – MP

Unlike Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, England does not have a devolved national assembly.

Evening Standard

MP suggests Republic of Ireland should take ‘rightful’ place in Commonwealth

Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, also called for a bank holiday to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.

Evening Standard

PM says Badenoch wants to ‘shrink pensions’ as he commits to no means-testing

Kemi Badenoch accused the Prime Minister of having ‘misled’ MPs in relation to his comments on the Children’s Wellbeing Bill.

Evening Standard

MP calls for ‘self-determination’ for Chagos on eve of ‘Margaret Thatcher Day’

Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, linked the holiday to the Government’s deal to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

The Independent UK

Streeting argues there is ‘no freedom in addiction’ as MPs debate smoking ban

The Health Secretary defended the Government’s plans to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.

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The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how Sunak dropped smoking ban amid lobbying from tobacco firms

Investigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPs

Evening Standard

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Romford?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

The Guardian - UK

Met police drop rape investigation into Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell

MP for Romford was arrested in 2022 but Scotland Yard said evidence did not meet prosecution threshold

Evening Standard

Met drops rape case against London Tory MP after four-year investigation

A London Conservative MP arrested over allegations of rape has been cleared after a four-year investigation, the Met confirmed on Monday.

The Independent UK

‘We are capitulating to terrorism’: Anger as Hanukkah celebration scrapped over vandalism fears

‘We cannot allow antisemitism to win in Britain’ Andrew Rosindell said after Havering Council’s decision

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP has not been in Parliament for a year since being arrested

A TORY MP who was arrested for sexual offences and indecent assault has not attended the House of Commons for more than a year.

Evening Standard

East London college placed on lockdown after student stabbed in Hornchurch

The 18-year-old victim is fighting for his life in hospital

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