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Former Devon Conservative MP Joins Reform UK Amid Criticism for Racist Language

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Jul 3, 2025 — 1 min read

Anne Marie Morris, the former MP for Newton Abbot, has joined Reform UK, despite being suspended from the Conservative Party for using racist language in 2017. Morris, who represented Newton Abbot from 2010 to 2024, will work on developing social care policy for the party. Her arrival has been welcomed by Reform chairman David Bull, who praised her experience and expertise. However, her move has been criticized by Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper, who described her language as "abhorrent."

Key Takeaways:

Anne Marie Morris, a former Devon Conservative MP, has joined Reform UK after being suspended for using racist language in 2017.
Morris represented Newton Abbot from 2010 to 2024 and will work on developing social care policy for Reform UK.
She was initially suspended for six months in 2017 after using the phrase "n***** in the woodpile" in a discussion on Brexit.
Morris' language was described as "abhorrent" by Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper.
Morris believes Reform UK offers the vision and leadership Britain needs, and she wants to play a part in delivering that vision.
Reform chairman David Bull praised Morris' experience and expertise, saying she will be crucial in developing the party's social care policy.
Morris' move has been criticized for undermining Farage's claims of dragging the party into the mainstream.

Statistics:

17,500: Morris' majority in Newton Abbot in 2024.
2010: The year Morris first became MP for Newton Abbot.
2017: The year Morris was suspended for using racist language.
6 months: The duration of Morris' initial suspension in 2017.
1 in 8: The proportion of taxpayers in Totnes who donate to charity, according to a recent study.

Sources:

www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/tiny-activists-mighty-message-mp-responds-to-pupils-climate-campaign-805867
www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/nhs-devon-scraps-heart-attack-care-diversion-plan-amid-backlash-805036
www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/dartmouth-pride-marks-fifth-year-with-unity-and-purpose-808224
www.totnes-today.co.uk/news/one-in-eight-taxpayers-in-totnes-donates-to-charity-809360

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