Second Reform candidate defects to Tories amid postal vote delay
The Independent — July 2, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC
Summary: With the UK general election approaching, parties campaign vigorously. Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer make final appeals to voters. Second Reform candidate defects to Tories citing racism and misogyny within Reform UK. An urgent probe is launched due to delays in postal ballot delivery. The election is two days away.
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