London gets first Reform MP as Andrew Rosindell becomes second Tory to defect in a week The Romford MP said he spoke to Nigel Farage on Sunday evening and agreed to join his party Evening Standard · Jan 18
Andrew Rosindell becomes second Tory MP to defect to Reform in a week He said he spoke to Nigel Farage on Sunday evening and agreed to join his party. The Independent UK · Jan 18
Right-wing Tory MP who admired South American dictator defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform It comes days after Robert Jenrick quit the Tories The Independent UK · Jan 18
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell becomes latest Tory to defect to Reform Veteran MP says ‘time to put country before party’ citing Conservative position on Chagos Islands The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
East London Tory MP says Reform could win his seat at the next election Andrew Rosindell said he thinks ‘my seat would almost certainly go to Reform’ Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025
Tories should work with Reform to defeat Labour, says shadow minister Shadow foreign minister Andrew Rosindell urged right-of-centre parties to ‘unite together’ to defeat the left. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Kemi Badenoch faces call to sack Tory shadow minister after he suggests Conservative–Reform election pact Andrew Rosindell admitted his Romford seat would ‘almost certainly’ fall to Reform UK at an election Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Charlie Kirk Shooting Tribute Sparks EU Parliament Clash: Late Influencer Once Said Europe Was A 'Hell Hole' Charlie Kirk's killing sparked a clash in the European Parliament after a blocked tribute request, fueling debates over free speech, rules and political violence. International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025
Tory MPs complain party attack ad on asylum hotels ‘makes us look silly’ Backbenchers say party leadership is criticising Labour government for policies introduced by Conservatives The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
OPINION - Forget Havering quitting London, this is why we should kick out Clapham, Merton and Camden first In a landmark moment in London's history, a local MP is campaigning to annex his borough from the wider London Pangaea and float off into the home counties. Evening Standard · May 27, 2025
London borough has 'once-in-a-century opportunity' to split from capital, says MP Romford MP Andrew Rosindell is campaigning for the London borough of Havering to leave the capital Evening Standard · May 26, 2025
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK overtakes Tories in London as Labour slumps, shock poll finds Exclusive survey: Lib Dems and Greens surge in London in backlash against the Government Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
English voters face ‘democratic deficit’ without devolved parliament – MP Unlike Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, England does not have a devolved national assembly. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
MP suggests Republic of Ireland should take ‘rightful’ place in Commonwealth Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, also called for a bank holiday to mark St Patrick’s Day. Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 PM says Badenoch wants to ‘shrink pensions’ as he commits to no means-testing Kemi Badenoch accused the Prime Minister of having ‘misled’ MPs in relation to his comments on the Children’s Wellbeing Bill.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 MP calls for ‘self-determination’ for Chagos on eve of ‘Margaret Thatcher Day’ Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, linked the holiday to the Government’s deal to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Streeting argues there is ‘no freedom in addiction’ as MPs debate smoking ban The Health Secretary defended the Government’s plans to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2024 Revealed: how Sunak dropped smoking ban amid lobbying from tobacco firms Investigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPs
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2024 General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Romford? Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024 Met police drop rape investigation into Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell MP for Romford was arrested in 2022 but Scotland Yard said evidence did not meet prosecution threshold
Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2024 Met drops rape case against London Tory MP after four-year investigation A London Conservative MP arrested over allegations of rape has been cleared after a four-year investigation, the Met confirmed on Monday.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 ‘We are capitulating to terrorism’: Anger as Hanukkah celebration scrapped over vandalism fears ‘We cannot allow antisemitism to win in Britain’ Andrew Rosindell said after Havering Council’s decision
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023 Tory MP has not been in Parliament for a year since being arrested A TORY MP who was arrested for sexual offences and indecent assault has not attended the House of Commons for more than a year.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 East London college placed on lockdown after student stabbed in Hornchurch The 18-year-old victim is fighting for his life in hospital