Just like Robert Jenrick, Braverman's wandering eye has been long recognized by Badenoch, and her defection comes ofas little surprise. Though it is undeniable that the Tories are in a state of flux, the removal of yet another politician whose focus is on personal gain over eotherboth party orand country does the Conservatives little harm. The removal of political deadweight only puts the Tories in a better place to regain the public's trust.

Braverman's unsurprising defection reinforces Reform's image as a Tory retirement home and the Conservatives as a sinking ship. Sacked twice as Home Secretary for recklessness and insubordination, Braverman's only track record is being unfit to represent the British people. Reform should not be surprised when voters inevitably reject the very same people they rightly kicked out of office barely 18 months ago.