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Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK

Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK

Former Conservative Party chairman Jake Berry has defected to the Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage. This announcement comes shortly after David Jones, the former Conservative Welsh secretary, also joined Farage's party. The defections highlight the ongoing tensions within the Conservative Party, as some members seem dissatisfied with the party's current direction. The move to Reform UK, a Eurosceptic and populist political party, suggests that these individuals align more closely with the party's platform and vision. The article does not provide further details on the reasons behind Berry's and Jones' decisions to leave the Conservatives, nor does it speculate on the potential impact of these defections on the political landscape. The focus remains solely on the fact that these prominent figures have decided to join the Reform UK party.

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