WATCH: Reform UK Mayor STORMS OUT of Interview After BRUTAL GRILLING – Political KNIVES Are OUT in Shock Showdown

Dame Andrea Jenkins caused a stir after winning the election for Lincolnshire Mayor when she suddenly walked out of a live interview on Sky News. Things got tense when she was asked about her views on illegal migrants. Jenkins said that people who come into the UK illegally should be housed in tents, just like they are in France.

When the reporter asked if that was a harsh or divisive way of talking about migrants, Jenkins stood by her words. She said this is what many ordinary people, the “silent majority,” believe. She added that genuine asylum seekers, like those fleeing war in Ukraine, are a different case and should be treated with more care.

The interview became more heated when Jenkins was questioned about a comment she made during the campaign about a rival candidate’s South African accent. Jenkins had been accused of being “parachuted in” to run in Lincolnshire, and she responded by pointing out the other candidate wasn’t originally from the UK.

When the interviewer asked why she brought up the accent, Jenkins said it was just a joke about the irony of the situation. When the reporter didn’t drop the topic, Jenkins got frustrated, said the questions were unfair and divisive, and ended the interview early.

Earlier that day, Jenkins appeared on GB News and said the campaign had been extremely difficult and nasty. She claimed she was targeted with personal attacks and smear campaigns.

She said some Conservatives even called the police on her, and one opponent’s husband filed a complaint that led to a legal hearing. She also mentioned rumors about her personal life and said the whole experience had been soul-crushing. Despite all that, she thanked the voters of Lincolnshire and promised to work hard and not let them down.

Jenkins said her experience in government had prepared her for the rough world of politics. She used to be in the Conservative Party and worked in the Whips’ Office under Boris Johnson, so she knows how harsh things can get behind the scenes.

Now as part of Reform UK, she praised the party for being serious and professional. She said Reform is planning well and will release more detailed policies soon. She believes the party will gain more support over time, especially as people see them delivering results.

When asked if Reform UK should team up with the Conservative Party to stop Labour from winning big in the next general election, Jenkins said that idea is out of date. She said Reform no longer needs to rely on the Conservatives because it’s attracting support from both Tory and Labour voters.

She explained that people are coming to Reform because they want strong leadership, safety, fairness, and pride in the country. She compared this to how Margaret Thatcher once brought working-class Labour voters over to the Conservative side.

Reform UK’s chairman Zia Yusuf also spoke to GB News and said the party is in a strong position. He said some people in other parties are hoping Reform will fall apart, especially after some public disagreements within the group. But he said that’s not going to happen.

Yusuf said the party has built a powerful grassroots network with over 460 branches and tens of thousands of volunteers in just 10 months.

He pointed out that Reform didn’t just fight one election—they ran campaigns across over 1,600 council seats and mayoral races all over the country at the same time. He said the party’s campaign efforts will only get better in the next few years. He believes that despite criticism, Reform is here to stay and will keep growing stronger.