Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Tory MPs Defect to Reform UK
Recently, some members of the Conservative Party in the UK have decided to leave and join a different party called Reform UK.
One of these members is Robert Jenrick, who was caught trying to hide his plans to leave.
The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, found out and quickly removed him from the party.
Another member, Andrew somebody-or-other, also left, making Reform UK have seven members of parliament now.
The leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, thinks even more members might leave the Conservative Party and join them.
The main reason for these changes is that Reform UK is very popular right now because of their strong stance against immigration.
This has made some politicians want to join them to keep their jobs.
The author of the article also shares a personal story about leaving a political group he was part of because he disagreed with their actions.
Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative MP, defected to Reform UK after a leaked document revealed his intentions.
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, removed Jenrick before he could officially leave.
Reform UK has gained seven sitting MPs, with more potential defectors from the Conservative Party.
Reform UK's popularity is driven by its anti-immigration policies and leading position in public polls.
The author shares a personal anecdote about leaving the Black Panther Movement due to a disagreement over principles.
- Who
- Robert Jenrick, Andrew somebody-or-other, and potentially up to 20 more Tory MPs
- What
- Defection of Conservative MPs to Reform UK
- When
- Recent weeks, with Jenrick's defection being the most recent
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Reform UK's lead in public polls and their anti-immigration policies
- Robert Jenrick
- Former Conservative MP who defected to Reform UK
- Kemi Badenoch
- Leader of the Conservative Party
- Nigel Farage
- Leader of Reform UK
- Reform UK
- Political party gaining popularity in UK polls
- Anti-immigration policies
- Central policy of Reform UK
- Richard Desmond
- Tory donor involved in a controversy with Jenrick
- Black Panther Movement
- Group Farrukh Dhondy was part of in 1973
- Floor-crossing
- Defecting from one political party to another