Reform MP to address TUV conference - Jim Allister says his party is 'building relationships' across the UK
A prominent Reform UK MP – who defected to Nigel Farage’s party from the Tories – is to speak at the TUV’s annual conference later this month.
Danny Kruger – son of television star Prue Leith and a prominent campaigner against assisted dying legislation at Westminster – will address delegates at the event in Cookstown.
Leader Jim Allister says his party “stands on its own two feet” – but is building relationships across the country.
The TUV is still technically in a pact with Reform UK on certain policy areas – a deal undermined when Nigel Farage returned to the leadership and endorsed two DUP candidates at the last general election.
One of those was Ian Paisley, who lost his North Antrim seat to the TUV boss.
Mr Allister says he has worked with Mr Kruger closely since being elected to Parliament at the last general election.
He said: “Danny Kruger is someone I have worked with closely since being elected to Parliament. Prior to his defection from the Conservatives to Reform he is perhaps best known for his passionate arguments against the assisted suicide Bill.
“He has also been an articulate voice in defence of our armed forces in the face of Republican attempts to rewrite history by way of lawfare.
“TUV is a unionist party which stands on its own two feet. But we do believe in building relationships with those across the United Kingdom who share our values on life, sovereignty and the integrity of the Union.
“I look forward to welcoming Danny to Northern Ireland as TUV continues to build links and relationships with friends across the UK”.