Tories 'Fighting for Survival' After Jenrick Defection
The Conservative Party faces a crisis as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK, with Sir Keir Starmer branding them a 'sinking ship'. Get the full briefing on today's top stories.
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Jenrick defects to Reform, calls Tories 'arsonists'
Former Tory minister Robert Jenrick launches scathing attack after defecting to Reform UK, accusing his old party of breaking Britain. Kemi Badenoch brands him a liar.
Corbyn's 'The Many' slate includes PSC chair Louise Regan
Jeremy Corbyn endorses a slate including Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair Louise Regan for Your Party's executive. The move follows controversy over a protest projecting an 'anti-Semitic' slogan onto Parliament.
Tory MPs on defection watch list to Reform UK
Senior Conservatives fear a wave of defections to Reform UK, with an internal list naming 11 MPs. Kemi Badenoch accuses Robert Jenrick of wanting to 'burn the party to the ground'. Read the full analysis.
Farage Pledges 'Well-Known' Labour Defector for Reform
Nigel Farage promises a major Labour figure will join Reform UK, sparking speculation and dismissals from senior ministers. Will it damage Starmer's government?
11 Tory MPs on Defection Watch as Party Fights for Survival
Senior Conservatives warn the party faces a 'fight for survival' with 11 MPs on a defection watch list. Could a mass move to Reform by May 7th spell the end? Read the full analysis.
Jenrick: Reform Defection 'United the Right'
Robert Jenrick insists his move to Reform UK was about uniting the right, while former leader Kemi Badenoch calls him a liar and rules out any electoral pact. Read the full fallout.
Badenoch: Farage Did My 'Spring Cleaning' Over Jenrick
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Nigel Farage is doing her 'spring cleaning' as Robert Jenrick defects to Reform UK. She vows no election pact with 'liars'. Read the latest.
Badenoch: Jenrick 'tells a lot of lies' after defection
Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack on Robert Jenrick after his defection to Reform UK, accusing him of dishonesty. The Tory leader claims Nigel Farage did her 'spring cleaning'.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick before he defects to Reform UK
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch fired Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet after learning of his planned defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK. She thanked Farage for doing her 'spring cleaning'.
Badenoch: Farage did my 'spring cleaning' after Jenrick defection
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Nigel Farage has done her 'spring cleaning' after Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform UK, vowing no more frontbench defections. Read the latest political fallout.
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.
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.
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