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Tory defectors to Reform UK lacked mettle to ‘deal with tough times’ – Badenoch

Tory defectors to Reform UK lacked mettle, Kemi Badenoch has suggested, as she said her party needs backers who are not going to “jump into whatever lifeboat they think is passing by”. The Conservative leader said she was “sorry to lose” supporters ...

07 Oct 2025 at 17:00

Tories were wrong to refer to Braverman’s mental health, says shadow minister

The Tories were wrong to reference Suella Braverman’s mental health in an initial response to her defection to Reform, a shadow minister has said. The Conservatives were accused of using mental health as a “political football” over their statement ...

27 Jan 2026 at 10:09

Farage has done my spring cleaning, says Badenoch after Jenrick defection

Kemi Badenoch said Nigel Farage had done her “spring cleaning” after Robert Jenrick joined Reform UK. Ahead of his defection, Mrs Badenoch had kicked Mr Jenrick off the Tory frontbench and suspended his party membership, citing evidence he was ...

16 Jan 2026 at 12:59

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