LEE ANDERSON’S decision to jump ship to Reform UK proves the government’s attempt to stir up division has emboldened the far right, campaigners have warned.

The former Tory MP caused outrage last month after claiming that “Islamists” had “got control” of London mayor Sadiq Khan. 

Mr Anderson was stripped of the party whip and suspended — not for the comments but for persistently refusing to apologise for them.