🚨 Big news in UK politics! Former Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton has turned her back on the Conservative Party, criticising it as “impotent”. She feels the party no longer matches her values or ideology. 🏛️
Atherton, who held office from 2019 until losing in the 2024 general election, was the first-ever female Conservative MP elected in Wales and for Wrexham. She expressed regrets about the Tories’ approach, suggesting that embracing Nigel Farage might have changed their fortunes. She cited immigration as a major issue and believes that with support from Reform UK voters, she could have retained her seat.
With her eyes on Cardiff Bay and leveraging her social work background, Atherton’s political journey isn’t over yet. She hasn’t revealed her next political move but made it clear she won’t be campaigning under the Conservative banner again.
Atherton isn’t alone in her departure; Laura Anne Jones also left the Conservative party for Reform UK, claiming her old party is “unrecognisable”.
What do you think about Atherton’s bold move and what it means for the future of politics in Wales? 🤔 Share your thoughts below! ⬇️