Summary
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK's Conservative Party, has warned party members against internal conflicts after two members left to join a rival party, Reform UK. Badenoch emphasized the importance of unity and urged Conservative MPs to focus on their responsibilities rather than personal ambitions. She also noted that these defections are not a major issue for the party and criticized the motivations behind them.
Key Facts
- Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the UK Conservative Party.
- Two Conservative MPs, Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell, defected to a rival party, Reform UK.
- Jenrick was removed from his position before moving to Reform UK.
- Nigel Farage, Reform UK's leader, encourages more defections before the May elections.
- Badenoch stated that the party should avoid "psychodrama" and focus on unity and effectiveness.
- She warned MPs about individuals within the party undermining it for personal gain.
- Badenoch dismissed the idea that the party should move to the political center.
- She criticized the political motivations of those who left the party.
