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news.sky.comRobert Jenrick remains in the news mainly for his sacking from the Conservative shadow cabinet in January 2026 amid claims of plotting to defect; he subsequently joined Reform UK. Since then, coverage has focused on his alignment with Reform UK and the party’s reaction to Tory defections ahead of local and national elections.[3][4][5]
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- December 2025–January 2026: Badenoch dismissed Jenrick from the shadow cabinet, removed the whip, and suspended his Conservative membership after allegations of a secret defect-to-Reform UK plot.[2][3]
- January 2026: Jenrick publicly joined Reform UK, with Nigel Farage presenting him at a Reform event; the party framed the move as part of a broader centre-right realignment.[4][3]
- Ongoing context: The situation has influenced discussions about defections to Reform UK and the potential impact on UK politics heading into elections.[5][4]
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