Lee Anderson becomes Reform UK’s first MP in UK general election

In a surprising turn of events during the UK general election, Lee Anderson has become Reform UK’s first ever Member of Parliament. Anderson, who made the switch from the Conservative Party to Reform UK earlier this year, secured the seat in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Reform UK, previously known as the Brexit Party, is expected to win a total of 13 MPs in this election, according to an exit poll conducted by the BBC, ITV, and Sky. Polling expert Sir John Curtice noted that Reform UK saw significant success in areas where people voted Leave in the 2016 referendum, as well as in seats previously held by the Conservative Party.

This victory for Lee Anderson and Reform UK highlights a shift in voter preferences and the party’s ability to win over former Tory supporters. In fact, Reform UK managed to beat the Conservatives by more than 4,000 votes in the initial results from Blyth and Ashington, as well as Houghton and Sunderland South.

The rise of Reform UK in this election is certainly one to watch, as it marks a significant moment in British political history. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this developing story.

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