Jake Berry’s Shock Defection to Reform UK Sends Tremors Through Westminster
So, big news has just broken in the world of UK politics—Sir Jake Berry, the former Conservative Party chairman and long-time MP, has officially defected to Reform UK. Honestly, it’s one of the most high-profile political switches we’ve seen in recent years, and it says a lot about the current state of the Conservative Party and the wider political landscape in Britain.
Now, Jake Berry isn’t just any political figure. He was a key player during the Boris Johnson and Liz Truss years, held ministerial roles including Northern Powerhouse minister, and even led the Conservative Party for a short but impactful stint. He represented the Lancashire seat of Rossendale and Darwen for 14 years before losing it to Labour in the 2024 general election. Despite that setback, Berry hasn’t faded into the background. If anything, he’s come back more vocal, more committed—and clearly more disillusioned with his old party.
In his own words, Berry declared that “Westminster politics has failed” and that he’s backing Reform UK because it offers what he sees as the only viable path to real change. He criticised both the Conservatives and Labour, saying they’ve jointly "wrecked" Britain over the past two decades. And he didn’t mince words—he accused the Conservatives of abandoning their core principles and turning their back on the British people. That’s a stinging indictment from someone who spent a quarter of a century within the party.
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He highlighted a litany of concerns—lawlessness, out-of-control migration, punishing taxes, and a benefits system with no integration strategy. For Berry, the final straw was the disillusionment of everyday Brits who say, “This isn’t the Britain I grew up in.” And frankly, he agrees with them. He says it’s time to stop pretending everything is okay and start fighting for a country that works again—for everyone.
Berry's move isn't just symbolic—it brings serious strategic weight to Reform UK. He’s known as a skilled organiser, and this kind of experience could be crucial as Reform looks to establish itself not just as a protest party, but as a serious alternative to the traditional political players. Reform leader Nigel Farage has already hailed Berry’s move as bold and principled, and insiders suggest even more defections could be on the horizon.
Unsurprisingly, the Conservatives fired back, accusing Reform of favouring high spending and high taxes. Labour, meanwhile, mocked the alliance, pointing out the link between Farage’s party and the failed economic policies of Liz Truss—Berry’s former boss.
But this isn't just political theatre. This is a reshaping of the UK’s political map. When someone as seasoned as Jake Berry says he’s lost faith in both major parties and is throwing his support behind Reform, people take notice. It’s a signal that something deeper is shifting—a sentiment that the old ways simply aren’t working.
Time will tell whether Berry's gamble pays off. But one thing's for sure: the defection has set the stage for what could be one of the most dramatic realignments in British politics in years.
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