Holly Valance’s billionaire husband Nick Candy quits Tories to become Reform treasurer

Holly Valance’s husband is to become Reform UK’s treasurer, after leaving the Conservative Party over what he described as "too many broken promises."

Billionaire property tycoon Nick Candy accused the Tories of becoming "a shadow of what they once stood for" and said he would take up the fundraising role in the new year.

Valance is also a prominent Reform backer.

The Australian-British actress and singer was pictured with her husband, Donald Trump and party leader Nigel Farage at the US president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022.

Candy said: "I have today resigned my membership of the Conservative Party after many years of active support and substantial donations to the party.

"I am sorry to say there have been too many broken promises and a complete breach of trust with the wealth creators in our country.

"Nigel Farage is a close personal friend of mine, and Reform UK represents the future of British politics.

"I am pleased to announce that I will now become the treasurer for Reform UK and intend to raise enough funds for them to win the next general election.

"I will take up the role in the new year."

Reform leader Nigel Farage said: "I warmly welcome this decision. We are the fastest-growing movement in British politics today and Nick’s efforts will help Reform UK transform our country."

Reform has been buoyed by a series of Tory defections, including Suella Braverman's husband.

Businessman Rael Braverman said it was over the Conservatives' "incompetence and failure".

Meanwhile, Suella Braverman, the Conservative former home secretary, has dispelled rumours she will also defect to Reform.

Braverman told the Mail on Sunday she would not follow her spouse’s move as he does not “control my political affiliations”.

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