Commentator Tim Montgomerie Quits Reform UK After Suspension
The political commentator, who left the Conservative Party 18 months ago, had been suspended from Reform UK last month, according to the BBC.
Political commentator Tim Montgomerie has resigned from Reform UK, the BBC reported, following his suspension from the party last month.
Montgomerie defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK approximately 18 months ago, according to the report.
The BBC did not specify the reasons for his suspension or subsequent resignation in the available report.
Reform UK and Montgomerie have not issued further public statements beyond what was reported by the BBC.
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