Tory defector Robert Jenrick has strongly criticized former Prime Minister Liz Truss, calling for her expulsion from the Conservative Party. Jenrick, who recently joined Reform UK, revealed that he had urged Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch multiple times to remove Truss but to no avail, indicating a lack of change within the party.
In a recent opinion piece, Jenrick lambasted Truss for her unapologetic global media appearances following her removal from office in 2022. Questioning why Truss has not been ousted, Jenrick pointed out the reluctance within the party to address the issue, highlighting the need for decisive action. He expressed doubts about the party’s ability to confront entrenched interests hindering necessary reforms if it cannot address internal challenges like Truss’s membership.
During an interview with Sky News, Jenrick criticized Truss’s handling of a recent budget, labeling it as reckless and harmful to individuals’ financial well-being. Truss, who served as PM for only 49 days, retaliated against Jenrick’s comments by questioning his allegiances since joining Reform UK.
Additionally, Jenrick hinted at a former Labour MP potentially joining Reform UK, following Nigel Farage’s recent tease about defections. The political landscape saw another Tory MP, Andrew Rosindell, defect to Reform UK, drawing criticism from Labour Party chair Anna Turley, who accused Reform of attempting to revive the failures of the Conservative Party.
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