Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK in major blow to Tories
Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, deepening the Tory crisis. Analysis of the defection's impact on British politics ahead of the next election.
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Cabinet urged to form 'praetorian guard' around Starmer
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure after policy reversals. Ministers call for unity as Labour's 2026 start is marred by U-turns and dire polling. Read the full report.
Jenrick defects to Reform, Badenoch acts decisively
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK sparks Westminster drama. We analyse the fallout for Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, and the battle for the 2029 election. Read the full story.
Gove: Jenrick will be seen as a Tory 'traitor' like me
Michael Gove says Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK will permanently damage his reputation, comparing it to his own infamous betrayal of Boris Johnson in 2016.
Jenrick defects to Reform after Badenoch sacking
Robert Jenrick's chaotic defection to Reform UK exposes deep Tory divisions. As infighting escalates, Nigel Farage's party gains ground. Read the full analysis of Westminster's latest drama.
The Force of Nature Behind Robert Jenrick's Political Career
As Robert Jenrick becomes Reform UK's sixth MP, the spotlight turns to his wife, high-flying lawyer Michal Berkner, the 'force of nature' behind his political ambitions. Discover her pivotal role.
Gove: Reform UK Risks Becoming 'Slytherin House' of Politics
Michael Gove warns Nigel Farage's party looks like the 'home of intriguers' after Robert Jenrick's dramatic defection, which saw him sacked by Kemi Badenoch. Read the full analysis.
Jenrick's Defection to Reform Sparks Tory Unity Claims
Nick Timothy, the new shadow justice secretary, says the public is 'sick of backstabbing' after Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK, insisting the Conservatives are 'more united' under Kemi Badenoch.
Jenrick defects to Reform UK, denies leadership ambitions
Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch. Lee Anderson denies leadership plot, while Starmer brands Tories a 'sinking ship'. Read the latest.
Reform members split over Jenrick's defection from Tories
Robert Jenrick's high-profile switch to Nigel Farage's Reform UK has exposed deep rifts within the party's membership, with some fearing a 'Tory party Pt II'. Read the full story.
Tory 'unity' claim after Jenrick defects to Reform UK
Nick Timothy, the new shadow justice secretary, says the public is sick of political 'backstabbing' after Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK. He insists the Conservatives are more united under Kemi Badenoch.
Jenrick's Reform defection after bitter history with Farage
Robert Jenrick heaps praise on Nigel Farage after defecting to Reform UK, but their past is littered with jaw-dropping personal insults. Explore their explosive feud.
Jenrick's Scathing Farage Comments Revealed in Leak
Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK is rocked by leaked audio where he dismissed Nigel Farage's leadership. Discover the fallout and Badenoch's sacking. Read the full story.
Jenrick's Reform Defection: Treachery That Shakes the Tories
Robert Jenrick's dramatic defection to Reform UK, branded 'treachery with a scowl,' exposes deep Tory rifts and reshapes the political landscape. Discover the inside story of the plot, the leak, and the fallout.
Jenrick's leaked audio mocks Farage before defection
Leaked audio reveals Robert Jenrick's scathing criticism of Nigel Farage and Reform UK just months before his dramatic defection. Explore the political fallout and the mole in his team.
Nick Timothy apologises after Jenrick's Reform defection
New shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy apologises for Tory failings after Robert Jenrick's dramatic defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Follow the latest Westminster fallout.
Jenrick defects to Reform after Badenoch's pre-emptive sacking
Westminster reels as Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick before his defection to Reform. Nigel Farage unveils the former minister, sparking fears of more Tory exits. Read the full story.
Jenrick defects to Reform UK in blistering attack on Tories
Former Conservative shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK after being sacked. He urges others to defect, launching a scathing attack on the 'failed' Conservatives. Read the full story.
Machado's Nobel Prize Gesture & Jenrick Joins Reform UK
Venezuela's exiled opposition leader vows to return as Robert Jenrick launches attack on Tories after joining Reform. US sends carrier to Middle East, UK boosts Ukraine aid, and South Korea's ex-president jailed.
Jenrick defects to Reform UK in major Tory blow
Former shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, branding the Conservatives 'rotten' and 'failed'. Analysis of the defection's impact on both parties.
Jenrick's Reform Defection Plot Foiled by Badenoch
Exclusive details reveal how Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick after discovering his secret plan to defect to Reform UK and become its shadow chancellor. Read the full story of the Tory turmoil.
Badenoch Steadies Tories After Jenrick Defects to Reform
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch moves to steady her party after sacking Robert Jenrick, who defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of lacking stomach for radical change. Read the full story.
Labour MPs urge Starmer to scrap more unpopular policies
Labour backbenchers pressure Keir Starmer to abandon contentious plans on jury trials and protests following the Digital ID reversal. Read the latest from Westminster.
Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, damaging Conservatives
Former Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, declaring the Conservative Party 'finished'. Kemi Badenoch sacked him first in a ruthless move. Analysis of the seismic shift on the British right.
Jenrick Defects to Reform, Mocked in AI Rap Video
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK triggers social media frenzy, including an AI-generated rap spoof and comparisons to 'The Traitors'. Read the full story.
Labour weighs Australia-style social media ban for under-16s
PM Keir Starmer says 'all options are on the table' for protecting children online, signalling a potential U-turn on a social media ban for under-16s. Read the latest on the looming political showdown.
Benefits loophole for hospitalised criminals closed
The UK government ends Universal Credit payments for criminals serving hospital orders, a move prompted by the Nottingham attacks. Taxpayers will no longer fund offenders' benefits.
Jenrick defects to Reform, attacks Badenoch and Tories
Former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick joins Reform UK, delivering a devastating critique of his old party's record and dismissing Kemi Badenoch's leadership prospects. Read the full explosive interview.
Labour Closes Benefits Loophole for Serious Criminals
Labour announces crackdown to stop serious offenders on hospital orders claiming up to £823 monthly benefits. Families of Nottingham attack victims welcome the long-overdue reform.
Benefits Ban for Hospitalised Killers After Calocane Case
The DWP plans to stop Universal Credit for convicted killers detained in hospitals, a move welcomed by victims' families. Read the full story on the policy shift.
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