Lee Anderson - MP for Ashfield / Chief Whip | Reform Watch

Serving as the Member of Parliament for Ashfield since 2019, Lee Anderson is a British politician affiliated with Reform UK, where he has held the position of Chief Whip since July 2024. Initially elected as a member of the Conservative Party, he defected to Reform UK in March 2024 after having the whip suspended due to controversial remarks regarding prominent political figures. Prior to his parliamentary career, Anderson was a coal-miner and worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau, and he was previously a Labour councillor before switching to the Conservative Party in 2018. His tenure has been marked by significant political shifts and controversies, including his suspension from the Conservative Party for opposing government policy on asylum.