Lee Anderson

British politician · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1967 · age 59

Lee Anderson is a British politician and television presenter who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield since 2019. A member of Reform UK, he has served as its Chief Whip since July 2024, and its Chairman since 2026.

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A typical day, 30 days to 3 July 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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2024“If you are wrong, apologising is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”In their words26 February 2024The TimesRead the whole statement

“I was going to vote no. I went into the no lobby to vote no, because I couldn't see how I could support the bill after backing all the amendments.”In their wordsExplaining in a GB News interview why he abstained on the Safety of Rwanda bill, as cited in "Tory MP Lee Anderson did not vote againstRead the whole statement

2023“Now there is - we're not taping this, are we? [laughter] - there is a political party that begins with an R that offered me a lot of money to join them.”In their wordsOctober 2023In an event at Cambridge Rugby Club organised by the South Cambridgeshire Conservative Association (October 2023), as cited in "LeeRead the whole statement

“[On people in high positions] They've gone woke, haven't they? They're hypocrites. They want things to be done but they want somebody else to do it.”In their words25 June 2023The Sunday TimesRead the whole statement

“Not My King?' If you do not wish to live in a country that has a monarchy, the solution is not to turn up with your silly boards. The solution is to emigrate.”In their words6 May 2023Tweet (6 May 2023) after protests at the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla cited in "Anti-monarchists should leave UK, says LeeRead the whole statement

“[On being told a 11 minute BBC interview could not be broadcast in full.] I’m asking you now not to play it. I can’t trust you to play the whole lot and be fair to me.”In their words9 February 2023The NationalRead the whole statement

1967Born6 January 1967

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Official portrait, 2019

Official portrait, 2024

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Lee Anderson

4 statements, newest first

There's not been a turning point. We all know that sometimes politicians are about as trustworthy as journalists in what they say and do.
11 March 2024 · At the press conference announcing his switch to Reform (11 March 2024), as cited in "Ex-Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson joins right-wing, Own words
He's actually given our capital city away to his mates
23 February 2024 · BBC News, Own words
I have had loads, yeah... 55 in one day.
1 September 2023 · ITV News, Own words

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About this person

Anderson was elected in 2019 as a member of the Conservative Party, but defected to Reform UK in March 2024 after having the whip suspended. He became the party's first MP, and was subsequently elected for Reform UK at the 2024 general election.

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