Kemi Badenoch writes to Tory MPs to say party remains firmly on the right despite defections

Kemi Badenoch writes to Tory MPs to say party remains firmly on the right despite defections

Conservative leader says staffers are briefing against party, in lengthy letter after Robert Jenrick’s switch to ReformRobert Jenrick’s defection does not mean the Conservatives are moving towards the centre ground, Kemi Badenoch has told her MPs in a letter that warned about people seeking to “undermine the party from within”.In a lengthy message to the MPs, seen by the Guardian, Badenoch said the party must avoid “psychodrama”, “intrigue” and damaging splits, saying a small number of Tory staffers were briefing against the party while claiming to be Conservative sources. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]

The Guardian The Guardian | 19 Jan 2026 17:32
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