Overview
- Kruger’s switch from the Conservatives to Reform UK was unveiled at a Monday press conference where Nigel Farage set out his new role preparing the party for government.
- He is the first sitting Conservative MP to join Reform in this parliament, according to GB News and local reporting.
- A Change.org petition calling for a by‑election was launched by Marlborough resident Craig Poxon shortly after the announcement.
- Kruger has rejected calls to resign, arguing he has moved between centre‑right parties rather than changed his political mandate.
- Reactions in East Wiltshire and online range from praise to sharp criticism, with figures such as former MP Robert Buckland urging him to trigger a by‑election.