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Sir Jake Berry, a former Conservative MP and party chairman, has recently made the decision to defect to Reform UK. In an article written for The Sun, Sir Jake expressed his belief that “Old Westminster politics has failed. But there’s a better way.” He stated that he is supporting Reform UK because he has always believed in challenging the old order and shaking up the system when it is not working.
This move marks the second former Conservative Cabinet minister to join Nigel Farage’s party this week, with ex-Welsh Secretary Sir David Jones making the switch on Monday. Sir Jake is now the fourth former Conservative MP to switch to Reform UK, following in the footsteps of Sir David, Ross Thompson, and Anne Marie Morris.
Sir Jake previously represented the Lancashire constituency of Rossendale and Darwen from 2010 until 2024 when he lost his seat to Labour. Throughout his time in Parliament, he was known as a close ally of Boris Johnson and held various positions including serving in the Cabinet Office and as the Northern Powerhouse minister.
The decision by Sir Jake Berry to join Reform UK showcases a growing trend of former Conservative members moving towards different political alignments. His switch, along with others before him, reflects a desire for change and a dissatisfaction with the current state of Westminster politics
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