# Jenrick joins Reform – is it a boost for Nigel Farage or Kemi Badenoch?

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Podcast: [Electoral Dysfunction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/electoral-dysfunction-5200603)
Published: 2026-01-16T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://electoral-dysfunction.captivate.fm
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Robert Jenrick joins Reform and becomes the party’s second big name defection from the Tories in days – after former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi jumped ship earlier in the week. So is this a big blow to Kemi Badenoch? Beth, Ruth and Harriet think she’s come out of it all pretty well after dramatically sacking her former leadership rival before he could jump ship. How much will the Tories miss Jenrick? And how will he get on working with Nigel Farage, his new leader? The ladies look back at some of Farage’s past comments about Jenrick. You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk . And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Harriet and Ruth on YouTube .

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