Jenrick condemns Starmer far-right ‘bandwagon’ rebuke as ‘outrageous smear’
Robert Jenrick has said it was “absolutely disgusting” for the prime minister to accuse certain politicians of “amplifying” far-right talking points over the grooming gangs scandal. Keir Starmer issued the remark on Monday as part of a planned statement responding to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasingly aggressive attacks on his government. Commenting after delivering a […]
Robert Jenrick: Conservative Party would deport foreign offenders to free up prison spaces
Robert Jenrick has rubbished the government’s announcement of 14,000 new prison places, and said the Conservative Party would deport foreign national offenders to free up space. The shadow justice secretary said that “no new prisons are being built” under the government’s plans. “All [justice secretary Shabana Mahmood] is doing is finishing up the prisons already […]
Reeves ‘acting like a compulsive liar’ over tax promises, says Robert Jenrick
Robert Jenrick has accused the chancellor of acting “like a compulsive liar” over the government’s budget tax rises.
‘The biggest heist in modern history’: Conservative leadership candidates react to budget
Kemi Badenoch, the frontrunner in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak, said the budget is one of “higher taxes, more borrowing and lower growth”.
Jenrick suggests Badenoch could turn Conservative Party into ‘Twitter account’ as leader
Robert Jenrick has suggested that his rival in the Conservative leadership contest, Kemi Badenoch, could turn the party into a “Twitter account” in the latest phase of a bitter row between the candidates. Speaking at the weekend Badenoch, the former business secretary, appeared to question Jenrick’s integrity claiming if she were elected the party would […]
Jenrick says he would appoint James Cleverly as deputy Conservative leader
Jenrick also urged his leadership rival, Kemi Badenoch, to make the same commitment to ensure the party is united after the contest.
‘Via by-election if willing’: Robert Jenrick vows Johnson and Mordaunt returns
Robert Jenrick has suggested he would beckon a series of senior Conservatives back to the political frontline if he is elected Tory leader, even “via a by-election” if they proved willing. It comes after the former immigration minister vowed to make ex-cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg Conservative Party chairman if he wins the leadership election. […]
How Jenrick and Badenoch could trigger a One Nation Conservative revolt
The below content first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Politics@Lunch newsletter, sign-up for free and never miss this daily briefing. Keir Starmer is marking his 99th day in office with a trip to Scotland for a “council of nations and regions” summit focussing on spreading investment and growth across all parts of the UK. The body was formed […]
Badenoch vs Jenrick: The Conservative turn to radicalism is fraught with pitfalls
Their critics (each other) tend to view Robert Jenrick as “insincere” and Kemi Badenoch as “unpredictable”.
Jenrick supporter says Conservative Party should avoid ‘irascible’ Badenoch leadership
A supporter of Robert Jenrick’s campaign for Conservative leader has said the party should avoid selecting a candidate with an “irascible” approach to leadership.
