Newscast The Robert Jenrick Interview
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Jan 16, 2026 
Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative minister turned Reform UK MP, opens up about his controversial defection. He shares the emotional turmoil of leaving the Conservatives and disputes claims of being sacked. Discussing his vision for Britain, he critiques the party's inability to recognize its failures and emphasizes the need for practical NHS reforms. Jenrick also talks about working with Nigel Farage, highlights pro-family policies, and reflects on his achievements in government, all while presenting his aspirations for uniting the right.
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Lengthy Personal Decision To Defect
- Robert Jenrick describes agonising over leaving the Conservatives after decades of membership.
- He says he resolved over Christmas to join Reform and had discussed it with Nigel Farage beforehand.
Breakdown Was A Gradual Realisation
- Jenrick says his resignation traces back years, crystallising after he resigned over Rwanda and saw no change.
- He argues the Conservative Party still contains those who caused the damage and won't repent, so it cannot fix the country.
Away-Day PowerPoint Was Tipping Point
- A shadow cabinet away day debate about whether 'Britain is broken' was a tipping point for Jenrick.
- He recounts colleagues saying the party line was that Britain is not broken, which he rejected as detached from reality.