A former Tory minister in contention to become leader of the Party has insisted the Conservatives would want nothing to do with Nigel Farage under his leadership.
Tory Leadership Role
The Tory leadership role has been a topic of contention after the Conservative Party’s abysmal performance in the general election in July.
Replacing Rishi
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is still the leader of the Tory Party, which is now the Opposition, but rumours of a surprise replacement have surfaced.
Farage’s Return to Politics
One of the most talked about stories of the election was the rise of Reform UK under the leadership of Nigel Farage, but could we see a switch from the right-wing leader?
Farage Finally Wins Seat
Nigel Farage won his first-ever seat in Parliament by winning the election for his constituency of Clacton, Essex, on the eighth time of trying.
Tory Voters Switch
Many voters who previously voted Conservative switched allegiance to Farage’s Reform UK, with many Tory MPs also defecting to the Party.
Back to the Drawing Board
Critics suggested that the Tories lost the election for being too centrist, with many arguing that if the Conservatives are to make a return, they must move back to traditionalist values.
Moving to the Right
Traditional Tory values are heavily leaning towards the right, everything that Nigel Farage stands for.
Jenrick Rumours Surface
In a bid to win back voters, rumours have surfaced that Robert Jenrick could be in contention to lead the Tory Party, replacing former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Tory Member Speaks Out
Former home office minister Robert Jenrick did not hold back when talking about whether the Party would work with Farage in Parliament if he was elected leader.
Tory Member Exodus
Jenrick was one of the many former Tory members who resigned before the election due to a disagreement with Rishi Sunak’s policies on immigration, but how does he feel about Farage?
Rejecting Farage
Jenrick insisted that the Tory Party would not have anything to do with Nigel Farage if he was elected as leader of the Party.
Jenrick U-Turns on Farage
This has come as a surprise as Jenrick claimed back in May that the Conservatives should work with Farage.
Working With Farage
In May, before the election was announced, Robert Jenrick claimed he would have “no problem” if the Conservatives decided to “work with” Nigel Farage.
Tackling Immigration
“I want the Conservative Party to be one which is the natural home for anyone who shares my determination to tackle issues like illegal and legal migration,” Jenrick said back in May.
Rwanda Scheme Disagreement
Jenrick’s reason for resigning as the former Tory home office minister was because he disagreed with Sunak’s Rwanda scheme as an effective method of reducing immigration.
Rwanda as a “Deterrent”
Sunak’s Rwanda scheme was planned to be used as a “deterrent” to stop people from wanting to cross the Channel in small boats, but this came with scrutiny.
Braverman Wants Leadership
Another Tory member who disagreed with Sunak’s Rwanda plan is Suella Braverman, who was also eyeing up the Tory leadership position, but has not decided against it.
Tories Should “Welcome” Farage
Braverman, the former foreign secretary, also suggested that the Conservative Party should “welcome” Farage into the Party.
Braverman’s Lack of Support
Braverman is expected to want to work with Farage, unlike Robert Jenrick, if she was elected as leader. So far, she is struggling to find support from her Conservative colleagues.
Tory Party Rift
Robert Jenrick’s position on working with Farage compared to Braverman’s shows the lack of agreement within the Party.
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