Robert Jenrick sacked and has now joined Reform ...

[Cherie]

as he was plotting to defect to Reform

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/robert-jenrick-sacked-by-kemi-badenoch-over-clear-evidence-he-was-plotting-to-defect-uk-politics-live/ar-AA1UgceL?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=6968d1ed7bec42e48dcb520d11f3bd6b&ei=11

[Parmy]

Take note starmer......that's what strong leadership looks like

[Cherie]

Personally I don't see this going well for Reform, all these defections are from Tories who were in power and did a pretty rubbish job, so defecting to another party isn't going to suddenly make them good at their jobs, they dont want to lose their seats that is the bottom line, self interest only

[bots]

i said this previously, reform is getting all the dross from the tories. That actually makes the tories more compelling and reform less so

[arista]

as he was plotting to defect to Reform

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/robert-jenrick-sacked-by-kemi-badenoch-over-clear-evidence-he-was-plotting-to-defect-uk-politics-live/ar-AA1UgceL?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=6968d1ed7bec42e48dcb520d11f3bd6b&ei=11


May not, Nigel is not in talks yet



He will buy him a pint later he said in Scotland

[Livia]

I think a mix of professional, right leaning, experienced politicians crossing over is no bad thing for Reform. Jenrick is high profile, he resigned as Immigration Minister when the Rwanda plan was watered down... He's quite a catch for Reform. I admire Kemi, but the Conservatives are dead in the water.

[arista]

Robert left Papers of his speech around

So she has followed that

[arista]

Some Local Elections in May

Can destroy Kemi

[Livia]

Some Local Elections in May

Can destroy Kemi

I'd say 'will destroy Kemi' rather than 'can destroy' her. My area was overwhelmingly Conservative until around 5 years ago. The rot set in when Boris was shafted by his own people and then they just lurched from one disaster to another.

[arista]

Personally I don't see this going well for Reform, all these defections are from Tories who were in power and did a pretty rubbish job, so defecting to another party isn't going to suddenly make them good at their jobs, they dont want to lose their seats that is the bottom line, self interest only


He could be a Minister
in the New Reform UK Government.


Even PM Starmer has spoken about it

[arista]

Sad Kemi
is doing a Press Conference
this afternoon


BBC Politics Live Reporter Henry Z. stated.

[arista]

Farage MP Live 4:30PM London


Right Now he is in Scotland with his Minister

Politics Live said

Is it a Labour MP jumping?


I would love that.

[MTVN]

Strong action from Kemi which will either make or break her leadership (and maybe the party). It's not a good look for Jenrick if the evidence is clear but he is a very capable politician and will tempt a lot more Tory MPs to defect. I do think Reform have peaked though and will implode at some point - if Kemi can ride this out she'll end up in a stronger position for it

[Cherie]

Farage MP Live 4:30PM London


Right Now he is in Scotland with his Minister

Politics Live said

Is it a Labour MP jumping?


I would love that.

Why would you love that, they are not doing it to get the country back on its feet, they are doing it to hold onto their seats and keep their noses in the trough

[arista]

[Strong action from Kemi]

Hold on Fella
Papers with his speech were left around the offices

More like a Set Up

[arista]

Why would you love that, they are not doing it to get the country back on its feet, they are doing it to hold onto their seats and keep their noses in the trough

Yes, as some Local elections in May 2026

[MTVN]

[Strong action from Kemi]

Hold on Fella
Papers with his speech were left around the offices

More like a Set Up

Yes but she has now exposed him brilliantly, ruined his ambitions and caught out Reform at the same time. Ruthless

[arista]

Yes but she has now exposed him brilliantly, ruined his ambitions and caught out Reform at the same time. Ruthless



Look until Robert Speaks
Every News has Bugger all

[Livia]

Yes but she has now exposed him brilliantly, ruined his ambitions and caught out Reform at the same time. Ruthless

Meh, she pushed him before he jumped. I don't think it's that dramatic.

[arista]

Is she calling a By Election?

Or is she going to sneak some in his place?

[arista]

All the news they have is a Horrible Video of Sad Kemi


Not even recorded in HD

[Livia]

Zia Yousaf's tweet made me laugh... I'm paraphrasing... Kemi taking out everyone likely to stand against her. @ James Cleverly... keep your phone on. Last Days Of Rome.

[MTVN]

Look until Robert Speaks
Every News has Bugger all

Where is he? He seems to have gone into hiding

[arista]

Where is he? He seems to have gone into hiding


No,
he may do an exclusive if he picks one of 4 news

Sky News
BBC
GBnews
ITV news


Or Radio


LBC
Times Radio
Radio5
Radio4

[arista]

Sad Kemi
giving a Press Conference Live at around 4PM


Nigel around 4:30PM

[arista]

Conservative Nick Timothy MP CBE
takes his Cabinet Job.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Official_portrait_of_Nick_Timothy_MP_crop_2.jpg/500px-Official_portrait_of_Nick_Timothy_MP_crop_2.jpg

[arista]

Good on GB News
showed Nigel Farage walking into his event


Sky News Stuck on their Scotland Clip with Beth

[arista]

Sad Kemi is now in Scotland
just spoke on Sky News

Nothing New.

[arista]

Kemi now on GB News


No bloody Press Conference

Just sad Kemi going round each news station
in Edinburgh

Nothing New

[arista]

Next Nigel Farage MP Live
in the Reform UK Building, Millbank


Lee Anderson MP, sitting in the Audience with
Reporter Chris Hope.


Sky News
GB News

[arista]

Robert Jenrick just tweeted

It time for the Truth

[arista]

Nigel Farage MP

Now Live talking about 2 Years of No Elections.


Labour Defection is Next Week

[MTVN]

Confirmed Jenrick to Reform

[arista]

Robert Jenrick was called.

Slight Delay

[arista]

Robert Jenrick Now with Nigel

[arista]

Cherie, please add to your nice thread title :

(And has now joined Reform UK)

[arista]

Robert Jenrick is Live
in the Reform UK building

[arista]

Robert Jenrick now going through the

Labour Party Mess

[joeysteele]

I NEVER thought he wouldn't at some point.
His thinking is as vile as Farage's.

Badenoch is though just appalling, she crawled after Jenrick to back up her own now hypocrisy on long standing policies of former Conservative leaders/ PMs.
He's now kicked her well and truly in the teeth.

He won't be the only one likely of her Cabinet either.
In fact he joins Kruger in going.
So he already isn't anyhow.

[arista]

[Badenoch is, though just appalling]


Well Said Joey

[arista]

Now Press Conference.


BBC first.

[arista]

Nigel just said after May the 7th
he is closing the door for those who want to join?

[arista]

Sky News Rob
asked why not call a by-election?


Robert said he will not do that

[arista]

If only PM Starmer
would take so many Press Questions


Like Nigel and Robert are



non stop

[arista]

One Cocky reporter
asked for more info on the Labour MP?


Nigel said come back Next Tuesday

[arista]

Good on Nigel, who took every reporter
question.

[arista]

A Green Councillor has jumped over to Reform UK.


And Next Tuesdsay we meet a Labour MP
Jumping ship.

[MTVN]

A Green Councillor has jumped over to Reform UK.


And Next Tuesdsay we meet a Labour MP
Jumping ship.

I don't think it will be an MP, he just says 'Labour figure' so probably an ex-MP or a peer

[MTVN]

Kemi has played this superbly imo and Jenrick looks like a total snake who has had his big moment ruined and has no leverage now to actually take a senior position in Reform

[arista]

I don't think it will be an MP, he just says 'Labour figure' so probably an ex-MP or a peer


OK, we will see next Tuesday

[arista]

https://video.dailymail.com/preview/mol/2026/01/15/2133065253288328910/964x580_JPG-SINGLE_2133065253288328910.jpg

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/15/17/105550217-15467759-image-a-16_1768499412694.jpg

[arista]

In Scotland

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2026/01/15/12/105537893-15466651-image-a-31_1768478663602.jpg

[Nigel Farage seemed to be alerted to the
breaking news by a press officer as he was
unveiling the party's new leader in Scotland]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15467759/Farage-poised-unveil-Robert-Jenrick-new-Reform-MP-press-conference-hours-Badenoch-brutally-sacked-saying-Nigels-problem-now.html

[bots]

Kemi got the max out of it that she could. She stole his thunder. He will forever be known as a scheming traitor

[LaLaLand]

All the universally disliked Tory flops defecting. Brilliant.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

https://liveblog.digitalimages.sky/lc-images-sky/lcimg-9afeb43e-da9e-4b19-b36a-3de843167bd0.jpeg

[arista]

Sky News Text :
[The aftermath of Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform
also leads the coverage for The i Paper.]


https://liveblog.digitalimages.sky/lc-images-sky/lcimg-c179e370-7e20-4707-9eae-b0304d59696f.jpeg

[Cherie]

It will all end in tears, Farage falls out with everyone, and Jenrick wants to be boss.... implosion incoming...

[arista]

It will all end in tears, Farage falls out with everyone, and Jenrick wants to be boss.... implosion incoming...


I doubt that

[Cherie]

I doubt that

Rupert Lowe? Bookmark me

[arista]

Rupert Lowe? Bookmark me


Rupert all on his own
Wasted

[Cherie]

Arista, you were duped by Brexit, don't make a second mistake of thinking Reform will change the country :laugh:

[arista]

Arista, you were duped by Brexit, don't make a second mistake of thinking Reform will change the country :laugh:


You are Wrong
I understand the mess we are in.

[Cherie]

https://i.ibb.co/gMHJWqCJ/615699888-1417741603301077-2034430405818813687-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/qMXpgqwp)

[bots]

i don't know how anyone can look at our political choices positively at the moment. They are all crap. Farage as PM would be a disaster. Starmer is a disaster and Kemi just isn't up to the task. It's a shame really, because i prefer her to all the others

[Livia]

I suppose if politicians were leaving their parties for Labour or the Tories, it's be a different story? Of course people are going to defect to Reform. They are a new party. They need experienced politicians and they're the only party right now who reflect what the public is thinking. I know everyone hopes they implode and that there's trouble coming... but it's wishful thinking.

[BBXX]

i don't know how anyone can look at our political choices positively at the moment. They are all crap. Farage as PM would be a disaster. Starmer is a disaster and Kemi just isn't up to the task. It's a shame really, because i prefer her to all the others

I know, it's extremely depressing. I've looked at potentially leaving the country but it feels like the whole world is on fire.

I can't imagine living in a country run by Nigel Farage. It's almost satirical, but too depressing to be so. Hoping everything comes crashing down in the next couple of years otherwise I might need to learn a skill and get the hell away.

[Cherie]

I suppose if politicians were leaving their parties for Labour or the Tories, it's be a different story? Of course people are going to defect to Reform. They are a new party. They need experienced politicians and they're the only party right now who reflect what the public is thinking. I know everyone hopes they implode and that there's trouble coming... but it's wishful thinking.

The problem for me Livia is that it is the same people being recycled elsewhere, Kemi had an opportunity yesterday to appoint a fresh face into the vacant justice role but chose another known face, I get we need experience but while you are in the shadow government this is the time to test peoples skills not roll out old hands

[Livia]

The problem for me Livia is that it is the same people being recycled elsewhere, Kemi had an opportunity yesterday to appoint a fresh face into the vacant justice role but chose another known face, I get we need experience but while you are in the shadow government this is the time to test peoples skills not roll out old hands

The Tories couldn't find their arse in the dark with both hands. Labour couldn't find their arse with all the lights on. They both lurch from one disaster to another, they lie (Stop The Boats) they cheat (pick any one of a dozen examples from both sides) they've completely lost the confidence of the voting public with very few exceptions. Farage isn't going to take anyone who knocks on the door, at least I hope he isn't. But Westminster is a ****ing zoo, they need a core of people who know the ropes. More will defect I'm sure, but they won't all be accepted and even if they are, the Associations pick the parliamentary candidate and I have faith the people who make up the Associations will do the right thing and choose the best candidate before the next general election and not just go with someone because they know their name. That's my hope. I could be wrong, but only time will tell.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

Robert now live in the GMB ITV studio