John Gill promoted to deputy director of external affairs at Reform UK
"Working with the Westminster press pack has been an honour"
Nadine Dorries Joins Reform UK on Eve of Conference
Mace | 5th September 2025 | Moves, Uncategorised
Nadine Dorries, former Conservative culture secretary, has defected to Reform UK just ahead of its Birmingham conference. Seen as the most high-profile Tory defection yet, her join strengthens Nigel Farage’s rising populist party amid growing donor support and public momentum.
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