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Tory MP Lucy Allan Suspended After Supporting Reform UK Candidate

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Telford's MP Lucy Allan faces suspension from the Conservative Party for endorsing Reform UK's Alan Adams over Tory counterpart Hannah Campbell.

Tory MP Lucy Allan, representing Telford in Shropshire, has caused a stir in the political arena by openly supporting Reform UK candidate Alan Adams instead of her own party member, Hannah Campbell. This bold move by Allan resulted in her suspension by the Conservative Party, citing concerns about giving the Labour candidate an easy win. Despite standing down at the general election, Allan's decision to back Adams has left Rishi Sunak and the Tories reeling from this unexpected defection.

The controversy deepened as Lucy Allan announced her departure from the Conservative Party altogether, pledging full support to Reform UK in the upcoming elections. This dramatic move not only solidified her endorsement of Alan Adams but also marked a significant shift in her political allegiance, further complicating the dynamics in Telford. With tensions running high and loyalties tested, Allan's actions have sparked a fierce debate within the political circles about party loyalty and personal endorsements.

In a surprising turn of events, Lucy Allan disclosed that she had actually switched sides to Reform UK before publicly declaring her support for Alan Adams. This revelation added a twist to the already turbulent situation, leaving both the Conservatives and Reform UK stunned by the unexpected turn of events. As the election draws near, the aftermath of Allan's decision continues to reverberate, setting the stage for a fiercely contested race in Telford.

It's not every day that a sitting MP openly endorses a rival party candidate, let alone abandons their own party in the process. Lucy Allan's bold and controversial actions have not only shaken up the local political landscape but also sent shockwaves through the national political scene. The repercussions of her defection and suspension are likely to have long-lasting effects on the upcoming election in Telford, making this a headline-grabbing moment in UK politics.

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MP Lucy Allan suspended after endorsing Reform UK candidate (BBC News)

She publicly gave her support to Mr Adams rather than Tory Hannah Campbell in Telford, Shropshire. A Conservative Party spokesman said she had been suspended " ...

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Outgoing MP Lucy Allan quits Tory party to support rival Reform ... (Sky News)

The Conservative Party suspends Ms Allan for supporting the rival party in Telford, saying she couldn't let the Labour candidate "have a walkover".

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Conservative MP Lucy Allan suspended for backing Reform UK ... (The Guardian)

MP for Telford, who is standing down at general election, tweeted support for Alan Adams in further blow to Rishi Sunak.

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Tory MP claims she defected to Reform before Conservative Party ... (The Independent)

Ms Allan is standing down in Telford and endorsed Reform's Alan Adams rather than Conservative's Hannah Campbell.

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Telford's Conservative MP Lucy Allan suspended after backing ... (shropshirestar.com)

Telford's outgoing Conservative MP Lucy Allan has been suspended from her party after throwing her support behind Reform UK candidate Alan Adams in his bid ...

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MP Lucy Allan quits Tories to back Reform UK candidate (Nation.Cymru)

A Tory MP who is leaving Parliament has quit the party and backed Reform UK in the seat she is vacating. Outgoing Telford MP Lucy Allan said Reform's Alan ...

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Fresh blow for Rishi Sunak as outgoing Tory MP Lucy Allan QUITS ... (Daily Mail)

Lucy Allan, who is standing down at the general election, endorsed Reform's Alan Adams to succeed her in the Shropshire seat.

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Labour responds to 'another Tory drama' after Lucy Allan is ... (shropshirestar.com)

Labour has urged voters to 'stop the chaos' after Telford's outgoing Conservative MP Lucy Allan was suspended from the party following her public support of ...

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Tory MP Lucy Allan endorsing Reform is 'vindication', says leader ... (The Independent)

Lucy Allan backing a Reform candidate is โ€œvindicationโ€ for the party's policies, leader Richard Tice has said. The Tory MP for Telford, who is leaving ...

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Tory MP Lucy Allan suspended for endorsing Reform UK candidate (Evening Standard)

The Telford MP is standing down at the General Election and has given her support to the Reform candidate rather than the Conservative one.

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