Reform UK leader Richard Tice has launched a blistering attack on the Conservative Party, demanding an independent judge-led inquiry into what he calls the "greatest betrayal in modern political history" over Brexit delivery failures.
The dramatic intervention comes as senior Tories received stark warnings that their party faces being "tossed into the dustbin of history" at the next general election unless they dramatically improve their performance.
Brexit Promises Unfulfilled
In a scathing assessment, Mr Tice accused successive Conservative governments of failing to deliver on key Brexit promises, particularly regarding immigration control and border security. "The Conservative Party has monumentally let down the country," he stated, highlighting the record net migration figures that have emerged since leaving the EU.
The Reform UK leader's comments echo growing frustration among Brexit supporters who expected significant reductions in immigration numbers after Britain's departure from the European Union.
Tory Infighting Exposed
The internal Conservative turmoil was further exposed when former culture secretary Nadine Dorries revealed that party chairman Jake Berry had warned her that the Tories risked being "out of power for a generation" if they didn't "get their act together."
This revelation, coming from a prominent Conservative figure, underscores the deep concerns within the party about their electoral prospects following months of political chaos and policy U-turns.
Electoral Consequences Loom
Political analysts suggest that Reform UK's growing influence could prove devastating for the Conservatives, potentially splitting the right-wing vote and allowing Labour to secure victory with significantly less than 50% of the popular vote.
The situation represents a remarkable reversal for a party that won a commanding 80-seat majority just three years ago, largely on the promise of "getting Brexit done" and controlling Britain's borders.
With the next general election required by January 2025 at the latest, the Conservative Party faces an uphill battle to regain voter trust and demonstrate genuine progress on their flagship Brexit commitments.
