Lee Anderson reveals Britain's 'new Iron Lady' after Reform UK lunch

has hailed his party's as the new "Iron Lady". The chief whip made the comment as he shared a photo of the Runcorn and Helsby by-election winner enjoying a British lunchtime classic of what he described as "common sense fish and chips".

, who defected to from the , also used the opportunity to stress there was no avocado in sight. The healthy food item is often associated with 'woke' and is particularly popular with the younger generations. In his post on X, the MP for Ashfield said: "Meet Sarah Pochin. No avocado on toast here. Just common sense fish and chips."

He added: "Not sure about the ketchup though. Our Iron Lady munching through a light snack. This is how @reformparty_uk ladies get through a busy Friday."

, which made sweeping gains in England's local elections earlier this month, has looked to brand itself on standing for "common sense".

"Iron Lady" was a nickname given to Britain's first female prime minister .

Ms Pochin, who is 's first female MP, was elected earlier this month in one of the closest parliamentary contests ever, defeating the candidate by just six votes.

had won with a majority of almost 14,700 less than a year ago but a by-election was triggered when former MP Mike Amesbury resigned after admitting punching a constituent.

Before her election, : " stands up for common sense which is sadly lacking in our politics at the moment.

"The British people want to get back to basic good values of what we care about, and is the party that is standing up for British values."

Party leader hailed as "now the main opposition party" following its impressive victories in the by-election and other local election contests.

currently has five MPs in the House of Commons.