MP Says Friend’s Defection to Reform Is a ‘Loss to the Conservative Party’

MP says friend’s defection to Reform is a ‘loss to the Conservative Party’

A Tory grandee who is close friends with Robert Jenrick says his defection to Reform is a ‘big loss’ to the party.

Robert Jenrick's popularity cuts across the divide but a hidden landmine warns his defection may be too late

Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform inevitably raises the question of whether he will take people with him. After all, he won a creditable 43 per cent of the vote in the leadership contest between himself and Kemi Badenoch in autumn 2024. The Tory leader will certainly be hoping that her decision to sack him before he had resolved to defect will help dissuade any more Tory MPs from engaging in exploratory talks with Nigel Farage.But is there a …

Kemi Badenoch unleashes explosive GB News rant against 'liar' Robert Jenrick

Tory leader takes major swipe at her former leadership rival after his defection.

'No tears' in Tory party over Jenrick's departure, ex-Scottish Conservative leader says

There have been "no tears" shed over Robert Jenrick's departure from the Conservative Party, former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has said.