Robert Jenrick Sacked as Tory Civil War Erupts on Britain’s Right
Good evening and this is a major political shockwave rippling through Westminster tonight.
Robert Jenrick, one of the most prominent figures on the Conservative right, has been sacked and suspended from the party by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. And this is not just about one man losing his job. This moment cuts much deeper. It goes to the future of the British right and whether the Conservatives can even hold themselves together.
Jenrick was no fringe figure. He came second in the Conservative leadership race in 2024, narrowly losing to Badenoch. Since then, he had remained highly visible, building a strong personal profile around immigration, crime and law and order. To many inside the party, he looked like a man keeping his options open and possibly his eyes on the leadership once again.
But today, Badenoch moved decisively. She says she was shown clear and irrefutable evidence that Jenrick was secretly planning to defect in a way designed to cause maximum damage to the Conservatives. That allegation alone is explosive. Badenoch has not publicly detailed the evidence, but her response was swift and brutal. Jenrick was removed from his role, suspended from the party and politically isolated.
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The backdrop here matters. The Conservative Party is in deep trouble. After a historic election defeat, it is now facing a serious threat from Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. Reform is polling strongly, in some cases ahead of both Labour and the Conservatives. For Tory MPs, that fear is very real. Being replaced, not just defeated, but wiped out by a rival party on the right.
Jenrick’s political journey adds to the drama. He began as a mainstream Conservative, a Remain supporter and a loyal party figure. But over time, especially after serving as immigration minister, he shifted sharply to the right. He quit the government over immigration policy, saying it did not go far enough. Critics say that shift was opportunistic. Supporters say it was ideological.
Now, the unthinkable is being openly discussed. A senior Conservative defecting to Reform UK. Nigel Farage has confirmed that conversations with Jenrick took place, though he says no deal was imminent. Even so, the damage is done.
Inside the Conservative Party tonight, there is shock, anger and silence. MPs describe WhatsApp groups going quiet. Allies of Jenrick insist he was only keeping options open. Others say this is a massive mess that could haunt Badenoch if her gamble backfires.
This is a moment of rupture. Whether Badenoch has cut out a threat, or ignited a wider collapse on the right, is something that will only become clear in the weeks and months ahead.
For now, one thing is certain. The battle for the future of British conservatism has entered a far more dangerous phase.
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