Best of the Spectator Quite right!: Why Danny Kruger's defection changes everything & could Boris Johnson be next?
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Sep 16, 2025 The shock defection of Danny Kruger to Reform UK raises questions about the future of the Conservative party. The podcast delves into the intense moral debates surrounding the assisted dying bill and the decriminalization of abortion up to birth. Trump's visit to Britain offers a political distraction, leading to amusing insights about his relationship with UK leaders. Controversies at the Oxford Union highlight issues of free speech and political violence among students, prompting a discussion about the state of public discourse in academia.
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Kruger Boosts Reform's Credibility
- Danny Kruger's defection to Reform UK is a qualitatively different and high-value coup for the party.
- His intellectual credibility and social-enterprise background give Reform parliamentary heft and legitimacy.
Experience Makes Reform More Plausible
- Danny Kruger brings government experience and will lead Reform's preparations for government.
- His arrival raises expectations and could shift Reform from a wrecking crew to a plausible conserving force.
Defections Trigger Wider Calculations
- High-profile defections change incentives for other MPs and raise questions about who's next.
- Kruger's move may prompt reassessment among Rob Jenrick's allies and others on the right.
