Lee Anderson Criticizes Protesters as "Deranged Socialists" During Reform UK Conference

Lee Anderson expressed strong disapproval of the protesters who gathered outside the Reform UK's East Midlands conference in Leicester, condemning them as a disruptive "angry mob." He took to the social media platform X to share his observations of the event, describing the group as "work-shy" and "foul-mouthed," claiming they hurled insults while a female supporter, using a walker, was pushed aside. Anderson emphasized his defiance against these individuals, whom he labeled as "fifth columnists," stating that they would not concede their values or their country to them.

The protest was organized by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR), which released statements on X claiming to stand against the growing influence of Reform UK. SUTR's website features a campaign urging people to organize against the party, which reportedly boasts a significant membership and number of elected officials. They assert that Reform UK contributes nothing positive to society, instead promoting racism and division, and call on supporters to mobilize against them in local elections by engaging directly with the community.

In a show of unity, various leftist groups, including anarchists, socialist organizations, trade unions, and representatives from different political parties, came together for the demonstration, aiming to counter the growing support for Nigel Farage's party. Participants expressed their sentiments to media outlets, highlighting the collaborative effort to resist the populist, far-right narrative and to foster a cohesive leftist response to the threat they perceive from Reform UK. Anderson, who had a past in the Labour Party, retains his loyalty to conservative values while rallying against the protesters.