
Defected
January 2026
Tory Years
2019–2026
Dr. Chandra Kanneganti CBE
Reform UK Councillor
Former Conservative
Previous Record
Former Tory Lord Mayor
Current Role
Reform UK Councillor
Background
Former Conservative Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent. Joined Reform in January 2026.
The Record Check
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