Robert Jenrick has been removed from his role as the British Conservative (Tory) Party’s Shadow Justice Secretary by the party’s Nigeria-raised leader, Olukemi “Kemi” Badenoch, following allegations that he was secretly preparing to defect to Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party.The Conservative Party, which is one of the oldest center-right entities on the planet, is now in mid-collapse with record low membership, polling figures, and top officials leaving every day.Conservative sources said Badenoch acted after being presented with what they described as “totally irrefutable” evidence that Jenrick intended to defect, including a draft resignation speech and reports that he had held meetings with senior figures in Reform.Allies of the Tory leader framed the move as an effort to maintain discipline and authority amid growing pressure from the right. However, Jenrick was widely regarded as a threat to Badenoch’s leadership, having steadily increased his popularity while she has presided over a collapse in the party’s poll numbers. One ally of Jenrick argued, “This is just a move to take Robert out. There was no reason for him to defect. Many of us saw him as leader-elect. This could backfire badly on her.”