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Former Tory Chairman Jake Berry Joins Reform UK

Defection signals shift in Britain’s right-wing politics

09 July 2025 · 23:56 UTC

Former Conservative Party chairman Sir Jake Berry has defected to Reform UK, citing what he calls a last chance to rescue Britain from 'terminal decline.' The high-profile move underscores growing tensions within the political right and sets the stage for sharper policy debates on immigration and the economy.