UK: Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman Defects to Reform

Is Braverman a principled patriot strengthening Reform's cause or a failed Tory exposing Farage's hypocrisy?

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UK: Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman Defects to Reform

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Above: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage with former Home Secretary Suella Braverman in London on Jan. 26. Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images

The Spin

Reform Party narrative

Braverman is a principled patriot who understands the failures of state-sponsored multiculturalism and dysfunctional migration policies. Her hard-headed views on immigration, Islamist extremism and English identity reflect the public desire for stronger border control and quality immigration standards. Braverman's common sense policies will help Reform finally put an end to a disastrous era of dangerous identity politics.

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Conservative Party narrative

Just like Robert Jenrick, Braverman's wandering eye has been long recognized by Badenoch, and her defection comes as 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 both party and 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.

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Left narrative

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.

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