Tory MP Danny Kruger has defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK, Nigel Farage has announced. Mr Kruger, who is the MP for East Wiltshire, co-chaired the New Conservatives group in the last parliament. Labour is consistently trailing Reform UK in the opinion polls, which could present a serious challenge for the government in local elections in May. #DannyKruger #ReformUK #UKPolitics #C4News #Channel4News | Channel 4 News

👏Delighted to have been at this morning’s press conference where Danny Kruger MP outlined how Reform UK will restore accountability in government. Reform UK is preparing for government. ✅ | Dr David Bull

Danny Kruger's speech this morning shows just how serious Reform UK is about preparing for government. It's the responsible thing for us to do. ⬇️ | Nigel Farage