12 h. ago Tories plunged into chaos by fresh defection amid Kemi Badenoch 'banana republics' jibe

Kemi Badenoch has hit back at defectors like Sir Jake Berry, who dramatically quit to join Nigel Farage's party, accusing them of behaving 'like they do in banana republics'

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15 h. ago Kemi Badenoch attacks ‘banana republic’ defectors as former Tory chairman Jake Berry latest to join Reform

Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake has become the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party

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15 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says 'banana republic' Tories toying with defecting to Reform are welcome to 'jump ship' after ex

She lashed out at 'banana republic' politicians trying to save their careers after Sir Jake Berry, the former Conservative Party chairman, became the latest ex-MP to join Reform.

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15 h. ago Badenoch attacks ‘banana republic’ defectors after another Tory joins Reform

Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake Berry became the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party.

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16 h. ago Badenoch dismisses claim defections to Reform reflect badly on her and says Farage like ‘Corbyn with a pint’ – UK politics live

Tory leader says people are welcome to join other parties if they want higher taxes and attacks Reform UK leaderSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 ...

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16 h. ago Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch

Tory leader makes another speech at the wrong time on the wrong subject under the circumstances, with the overnight defection of Sir Jake Berry a significant blow for the party, writes Political Editor David Maddox

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31 h. ago Former Tory chairman defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in blow to Kemi Badenoch

Sir Jake Berry, who was chairman of the Tories under Liz Truss and a staunch Boris Johnson ally has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

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31 h. ago Former Conservative chairman and Lancashire MP Sir Jake Berry joins Reform UK

The former MP for Rossendale and Darwen said he joined Nigel Farage's party because the Tories had 'lost their way'

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31 h. ago Former leading Tory Sir Jake Berry joins Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Sir Jake, who served as Tory chairman in Liz Truss’ short-lived government, said the Conservatives have ‘lost their way’.

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31 h. ago Former Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry joins Reform in 'last chance to pull Britain back from terminal decline'

The former Northern Powerhouse minister has become the biggest name yet to back Nigel Farage’s insurgents

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32 h. ago Former Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Former Conservative Party Chairman Sir Jake Berry has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, delivering a hammer blow to his old party as they continue to struggle in the polls

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32 h. ago Leading former Tory Sir Jake Berry joins Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Sir Jake, who served as Tory chairman in Liz Truss’ short-lived government, said his former party had “lost their way” as he left the Conservatives.

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1 week ago Rod Stewart makes his own political statement at Glasto after backing Reform as he is joined by rock legends

The Maggie May hitmaker, 80, first brought out Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood to play guitar for him on a rendition of Stay With Me.

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1 week ago Eluned Morgan gave three reasons why people should not vote for Nigel Farage

The Welsh First Minister joined Keir Starmer in criticising Nigel Farage's party Reform UK

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