"Suella Braverman's defection from the Conservatives means Reform UK now has eight MPs. Constituents of her Fareham and Waterlooville seat had a mixed reaction to the news, with many saying they were unsurprised, while others suggested it should mean there is a by-election. But Braverman is not obliged to trigger a new vote. When people vote at the polls in the UK they are voting for the individual to represent their area, not the party."
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Suella Braverman left the Conservative Party and joined Reform UK, increasing Reform's parliamentary representation to eight MPs. Constituents in Fareham and Waterlooville responded with mixed reactions, with many expressing they were unsurprised and others saying the defection should force a by-election. Braverman is not legally required to trigger a new vote. UK voters elect individuals to represent their area rather than parties, which allows MPs to change party affiliation without automatic recall. The change prompted local debate about representation and democratic accountability within the constituency.
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