Badenoch warns Tory MPs about people trying to ‘undermine party from within’
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Kemi Badenoch has warned Conservative MPs about internal sabotage following recent defections to the Reform party. In a letter, Badenoch urged MPs to ensure their staff align with the party's strategy and values, deeming any undermining from within as unacceptable. Her message comes after Robert Jenrick, shadow justice secretary, defected to Reform after being sacked for secret talks with Nigel Farage, and Andrew Rosindell also left, citing concerns over the Chagos Islands deal. Badenoch downplayed the defections as a minor setback, asserting they do not signal a shift towards centrist policies and emphasized the Conservative party's commitment to the right. She criticized Jenrick's conduct while secretly negotiating with Reform and refuted Rosindell's stated reasons for leaving.
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