Conservative MP Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK, marking the first such shift by a sitting Conservative MP. At a press conference with Reform leader Nigel Farage, Kruger expressed disappointment in the Conservative Party, stating it no longer serves as the main opposition and has a “toxic brand.” He criticized the party for government failures, citing increased taxes and social decline. Despite his past affiliation and respect for current Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, he believes the party is obsolete. Kruger aims to help Reform UK restore effective governance, describing his departure as a difficult personal decision. The move has sparked reactions from both Conservative and opposition parties, who criticized the implications of his defection and the shift in party alignment in British politics.