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Former Conservative cabinet minister and MP David Jones has made the decision to join Reform UK, expressing his disillusionment with his former party and praising Reform for its determination in addressing the country’s pressing issues. Despite stepping down as a Conservative MP prior to the last election, Jones has chosen to support Reform without seeking elected office within the party.
Having been a member of the Conservative Party for over five decades, Jones represented the Clwyd West constituency from 2005 until 2024, serving in various roles including Secretary of State for Wales and Brexit minister. In his statement released through Reform, Jones explained that he believed the Conservative Party no longer aligned with his values and that Reform UK now best represents his views on critical issues such as the cost of living, illegal immigration, and national sovereignty.
Jones emphasized his belief that Reform UK resonates with many others who have grown disillusioned with the traditional major parties, highlighting the party’s commitment to addressing urgent challenges that have been overlooked by the current government and official opposition. He specifically pointed out concerns regarding the erosion of national sovereignty, criticizing the government’s approach to this issue as lacking urgency and resolve.
The former Welsh Secretary’s decision to join Reform UK marks a significant shift in his political affiliations, as he aligns himself with a party that he believes is more responsive to the concerns of the public and willing to take decisive action on pressing matters facing the country. Jones’ move to support Reform UK is part of a trend that has seen other former Tory MPs, including Ross Thomson and Anne Marie Morris, also join Nigel Farage’s party in recent weeks
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