Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform
Summary
Former UK Conservative minister Maria Caulfield has left her party to join the Reform UK Party, led by Nigel Farage. Caulfield is the 15th former Conservative MP to switch to Reform UK, citing discontent with the current direction of the Conservative Party.Key Facts
- Maria Caulfield, a former Conservative health minister, joined the Reform UK Party.
- She previously served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewes for almost nine years.
- Caulfield lost her seat to the Liberal Democrats in the last general election.
- She stated her belief that the Conservative Party no longer represents her views.
- Caulfield supports Brexit and left a Tory vice chair role over disagreements on the UK's EU withdrawal strategy.
- She was also appointed as a health minister and minister for women in the past.
- Caulfield faced criticism from women's rights groups for her stance against decriminalizing abortion.
- Danny Kruger is another Tory MP who recently switched to the Reform UK Party.
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