UKIP MEP Defects To Conservative Party

UKIP MEP Amjad Bashir has defected to the Conservative Party, with David Cameron saying he was "absolutely delighted" with the decision. The news emerged after UKIP announced it was suspending the MEP, who represents Yorkshire and the Humber, pending investigations into "extremely serious" issues. Mr Bashir has been informed of the allegations, which include claims of interfering in the candidate selection process as well as unanswered financial and employment questions, th