Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has insisted she will not be “blown off course” following the defection of senior Tory MP Danny Kruger to Reform UK.
Recall that Nigel Farage confirmed the East Wiltshire MP’s move at a press conference, announcing that Danny Kruger will lead Reform’s preparations for government.
His defection marks the first time a sitting Conservative frontbencher has crossed over, dealing a significant blow to Mrs Badenoch’s leadership.
Responding to the news, Badenoch said the Conservative Party remained committed to its course.
“Danny has made his case very clear that this is not about me. I can’t be distracted by that and I’m not going to get blown off course by these sorts of incidents. I know this is the sort of thing that happens while a party is changing.”
Adding that her priority is making sure people understand what Conservative values are.
Kruger, who previously backed Robert Jenrick’s failed leadership bid, described leaving the Conservatives as personally painful but insisted the party was finished.
“We have had a year of stasis and drift, and the sham unity that comes from not doing anything bold or difficult or controversial.”
He revealed that results are clear in the polls and voters aren’t coming back, and every day more and more are deserting the party that has failed.
He argued it was too late to revive the Tories, even under new leadership, and urged other MPs to follow him to Reform.
“I hope colleagues who share my view about the crisis the country is in, and the opportunity that Reform offers, will join me. Our mission is not just to overthrow the current system, but to restore the system we need, he revealed.
vows to stay focused after Tory MP defects to reform UK
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has insisted she will not be “blown off course” following the defection of senior Tory MP Danny Kruger to Reform UK.
Recall that Nigel Farage confirmed the East Wiltshire MP’s move at a press conference, announcing that Danny Kruger will lead Reform’s preparations for government.
His defection marks the first time a sitting Conservative frontbencher has crossed over, dealing a significant blow to Mrs Badenoch’s leadership.
Responding to the news, Badenoch said the Conservative Party remained committed to its course.
“Danny has made his case very clear that this is not about me. I can’t be distracted by that and I’m not going to get blown off course by these sorts of incidents. I know this is the sort of thing that happens while a party is changing.”
Adding that her priority is making sure people understand what Conservative values are.
Kruger, who previously backed Robert Jenrick’s failed leadership bid, described leaving the Conservatives as personally painful but insisted the party was finished.
“We have had a year of stasis and drift, and the sham unity that comes from not doing anything bold or difficult or controversial.”
He revealed that results are clear in the polls and voters aren’t coming back, and every day more and more are deserting the party that has failed.
He argued it was too late to revive the Tories, even under new leadership, and urged other MPs to follow him to Reform.
“I hope colleagues who share my view about the crisis the country is in, and the opportunity that Reform offers, will join me. Our mission is not just to overthrow the current system, but to restore the system we need, he revealed.
