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

Former Conservative minister hits back at allegations of lying from his former party leader, Kemi BadenochUK politics live – latest updatesThe “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. Continue reading...