In a dramatic intervention that exposes deep divisions within the Conservative Party, former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has launched a devastating critique of his own government's record, warning that the Tories have become "unrecognisable" to traditional supporters.
Blistering Attack Ahead of Manchester Conference
The timing of Jenrick's remarks couldn't be more significant, coming just days before the Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester. The former minister didn't hold back, stating that the party has "let down" the British public and lost their trust on critical issues.
"We've presided over a situation where we're not in control of our borders," Jenrick declared, delivering a particularly sharp assessment of the government's immigration policy - an area he was directly responsible for until his recent resignation.
Starmer and Lammy in the Crosshairs
While focusing his fire on Conservative failures, Jenrick also took aim at Labour's Keir Starmer and David Lammy, questioning their capability to handle Britain's relationship with Europe. His comments suggest he plans to make European relations a key battleground in the coming political fights.
The former minister's extraordinary public criticism reveals the depth of discontent within Tory ranks as the party prepares for what many expect to be a challenging general election campaign.
Manchester Conference Set for Explosive Start
Political analysts suggest Jenrick's intervention sets the stage for a potentially explosive party conference in Manchester, where internal divisions are likely to be on full display. The remarks represent one of the most significant public criticisms from a senior Conservative figure since the party entered government.
With the Manchester gathering just days away, Jenrick has effectively thrown down the gauntlet to party leadership, demanding a fundamental rethink of Conservative approach to key policy areas that have defined recent political battles.
