An outgoing Conservative MP has publically thrown her support behind Reform UK's candidate to be her successor.
An outgoing Conservative MP has publically thrown her support behind Reform UK's candidate to be her successor. Telford MP Lucy Allan said she had quit the Conservatives in order to support Reform UK's Alan Adams in the seat as he would offer an alternative to "more of the same politics and more of the same politicians".The Conservatives have since suspended Ms Allan with immediate effect, but she said she had resigned.
"Alan is not in it for personal advantage, power, or control over people. Alan's motivation for standing for election is profoundly honourable. He will be honest with Telford and put Telford first."Alan gives Telford a choice, so that Telford does not have to settle for more of the same politics and more of the same politicians."A Conservative Party spokesman said: "Lucy Allan has been suspended from the party with immediate effect.
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