Starmer defends blocking Burnham – as Braverman defects to Reform – politics UK

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Starmer defends blocking Burnham - as Braverman defects to Reform - politics UK

The former home secretary Suella Braverman said, “I feel like I’ve come home” as she announced her defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

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Her defection follows those of former Tory MPs Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell in the last fortnight.

Labour said Reform leader Nigel Farage was stuffing his party with Tory failures. But Sir Keir Starmer has problems of his own, as he’s facing a backlash after Labour’s ruling body stopped Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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Date: January 26, 2026