Former Conservative MP for Newton Abbot joins Reform UK
Anne Marie Morris says her new party offers the "vision and leadership" Britain needs
Former Conservative MP Anne Marie Morris has joined Reform UK, Nigel Farage's party has said.
The former MP for Newton Abbot will head up the party's social care policy.
Ms Morris, who was a member of the Commons from 2010 to 2024, said that Reform "offers the vision and leadership" that Britain needs.
"I want to play my part in delivering that vision," she added.
Party chairman Dr David Bull said that he was "delighted" to welcome her to Reform.
"She brings a wealth of experience with her and will be a crucial part in developing the party's social care policy as we look to build our policy platform ahead of the next general election," he added.
"Anne Marie is just one of many who realise that Reform UK is the only party that can stop this damaging Labour Government in its tracks."
Ms Morris represented the Devon constituency of Newton Abbot from 2010 until last year's general election, when she was unseated by Liberal Democrat Martin Wrigley, who overturned a majority of more than 17,500.
Ms Morris came second, with the Reform candidate in third place.
Ms Morris had the Conservative whip suspended twice during her time in the Commons, including once in 2017 for using racist language, for which she later apologised.