DEVELOPING: Tory Shadow Minister Danny Kruger Abruptly Joins Reform Party

BREAKING NEWS Conservative MP Danny Kruger Defects to Reform UK, Becomes First Sitting Tory MP to Leave Party Danny Kruger, a Conservative MP since 2019 and Shadow Work and Pensions Minister, has abruptly joined the Reform party. This move makes him the first sitting Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK. Kruger's decision comes after he criticized the Conservative Party's record in office, stating that "the rule of our time in office was failure." He accused the party of presiding over bigger government, social decline, lower wages, higher taxes, and a lack of focus on what ordinary people want. This development is significant as Kruger was a key figure in the Conservative Party, serving on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's team. His departure is likely to cause concern among Conservative MPs and party leaders. Kruger has stated that he will not trigger a by-election, leaving his East Wiltshire seat vacant. He has also expressed support for Reform party leader Nigel Farage, saying he hopes Farage will become the next Prime Minister. This is a developing story, with further details expected to emerge in the coming hours and days. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*