Ruth Davidson: No Tears over Jenrick's Exit
Former Tory leader Ruth Davidson claims the party is unfazed by ex‑minister Robert Jenrick’s departure, citing Kemi Badenoch’s decisive action.
On 16 January 2026, Sky News reported that former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said the Tory party hasn’t shed a tear over former cabinet minister Robert Jenrick’s exit. Jenrick had been sacked as Defence Secretary by Shadow Prime Minister Kemi Badenoch on 12 January 2026 after evidence surfaced that he planned to defect to Reform UK. On Thursday 15 January 2026, he formally announced his move to Nigel Farage’s party. Davidson, who was once seen as a Tory leadership hopeful, said Badenoch’s decisive handling would likely give the party a “mini‑bounce” ahead of the May 2026 local elections. Some speculate Jenrick aimed to position himself for a leadership bid after the elections, but his abrupt departure has left the coalition uneasy.
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