Former chief whip Gavin Williamson will not face a Reform candidate in the upcoming general election after the candidate withdrew their nomination just an hour before the deadline. The Reform candidate, who has now endorsed Williamson and joined the Tories, has been accused of engaging in 'dirty tricks' to give Williamson an easier path. This move has sparked controversy and allegations of political maneuvering.
Tories accused of 'dirty tricks' as Reform UK candidate pulls out of general election race to hand ex-Cabinet minister Gavin Williamson an easier ride https://t.co/orfHPNDn8d https://t.co/CdlhKu4fJg
A Reform party candidate due to contest Sir Gavin Williamson’s seat has pulled out and endorsed the Conservatives https://t.co/wxCTrrOnci
Reform candidate saves Gavin Williamson's skin by quitting General Election race https://t.co/zr26fq4adx https://t.co/ALmfHqNzzW
Reform candidate saves Gavin Williamson’s skin - by quitting and joining the Tories https://t.co/lQvWaqWeca
Former chief whip Gavin Williamson will not face a Reform candidate, who withdrew his nomination with an hour to go, without telling the party, to endorse Williamson, who denies any skullduggery https://t.co/CfxBBOvqlJ