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Reform suspends Tory defector after criticism of senior figures

Reform suspends Tory defector after criticism of senior figures
BBC Politics Tuesday 18 August 2026, 17:35 UTC 1 min read
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Tim Montgomerie - a prominent former Conservative activist - says he plans to appeal against the suspension.

Tim Montgomerie - a prominent former Conservative activist - says he plans to appeal against the suspension.
Tory (PERSON) Tim Montgomerie - (PERSON) Conservative (ORG)
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