Summary
Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative shadow minister, joined the political party Reform UK after being removed from his position by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. Jenrick criticized the Conservative Party, accusing them of failing the country and losing voter trust. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, introduced Jenrick at a press conference.
Key Facts
- Robert Jenrick, previously a Conservative shadow minister, joined Reform UK.
- Jenrick was removed from the Conservative Party by Kemi Badenoch before his defection.
- Nigel Farage introduced Jenrick at a Reform UK press conference.
- Jenrick stated that both major parties, Labour and Conservative, have harmed the UK.
- Jenrick accused his former party of being in denial about the UK's issues.
- Reform UK now has six MPs in the House of Commons.
- Jenrick expressed no desire to lead Reform UK, supporting Nigel Farage instead.
