Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK
The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ben QuinnJanuary 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, as announced by Nigel Farage. Zahawi, who stepped down as a Member of Parliament in the last election, is the highest-ranking former Conservative to join Farage's party. Zahawi cited high taxes and censorship as his reasons for leaving the Conservative party. He stated that he believes the country is facing a "dark and dangerous chapter." Zahawi anticipates that his decision will surprise many within his former party.
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