The leader of Reform UK Richard Tice has praised Lee Anderson, who became the party's first MP in history this morning after defecting from the Tories. Mr Anderson, a former Conservative vice-chairman, lost the Tory whip after claiming London mayor Sadiq Khan was "controlled" by Islamists and sparking a huge Islamophobia row.He refused to apologise for the remarks.Speaking exclusively to LBC's Andrew Marr, Mr Tice said: "Lee and I absolutely see eye-to-eye.
"Read more: 'It goes to the very top': Sacked border watchdog slams Home Office and calls for reform after Cleverly rowRead more: Princess Kate's Mothers' Day family photo pulled by picture agencies over manipulation fearsMr Anderson lost the Conservative Party whip last month after refusing to apologise for claiming that "Islamists" had "got control" of London mayor Sadiq Khan.
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