Another former Tory MP defects to Reform UK as he claims only Nigel Farage and his party ‘grasp the scale of our national peril’
Another former Tory MP has defected to join Reform UK in a further boost to Nigel Farage‘s party.
Adam Holloway, who was Conservative MP for Gravesham between 2005 and 2024, was today revealed to have switched his political allegiance.
The 60–year–old, a former government whip under PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, claimed only Reform’s leadership and voters ‘grasp the scale of our national peril’.
There has been a steady stream of Tory defections to Reform since last year’s general election, which saw an historic defeat for the Conservatives.
Mr Holloway joins Sir Jake Berry, Andrea Jenkyns, Marco Longhi, Ross Thomson, and David Jones as ex–Tory MPs to have joined Reform in the last 12 months.
Lee Anderson, who is now Reform MP for Ashfield, left the Conservatives in March 2024 to join Mr Farage’s party.
Prior to entering Parliament at the 2005 general election, Mr Holloway worked as an investigative journalist.
He also previously served in the British Army after attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Adam Holloway, who was Conservative MP for Gravesham between 2005 and 2024,has switched his political allegiance to Reform UK
There has been a steady stream of Tory defections to Nigel Farage’s party since last year’s general election, which saw an historic defeat for the Conservatives
On joining Reform, Mr Holloway said: ‘There comes a moment for many soldiers – and most politicians – when you realise the battle you think you’re fighting isn’t the one your leaders are waging.
‘Many in Britain feel we may already have passed the point of no return. Our cities grow less cohesive, the country effectively bankrupt.
‘That moment came for me watching [Tory leader] Kemi Badenoch say there are real differences between Reform UK and the Conservatives. She was right.
‘The difference is the Reform leadership and voters grasp the scale of our national peril and back a party serious about addressing it.
‘I joined the Army to serve the country, not the institution. The same applies now. If we want to rescue Britain, we must be honest about who’s still willing to fight for her.’
Mr Farage said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Adam Hollway to Reform UK.
‘His bold move shows that we are the only serious option in Kent and is testament to the fantastic work our councillors are delivering across the region.
‘Adam’s parliamentary and military experience will be vital as we look forward to the next general election.’
