Article 72WBD Tory ‘arsonists’ still in charge of party, says Jenrick after defecting to Reform UK

Tory ‘arsonists’ still in charge of party, says Jenrick after defecting to Reform UK

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Kiran Stacey Policy editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#72WBD)

Former Conservative minister hits back at allegations of lying from his former party leader, Kemi Badenoch

The arsonists" who tanked the reputation of the Conservatives are still in charge of the party, Robert Jenrick has said as he and the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, traded blows a day after his dramatic defection to Reform UK.

Giving his first interview since his announcement on Thursday, the former shadow justice secretary said the Conservatives had not changed since the election, while defending himself against allegations of lying from his former party leader.

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