Sir Jake, who served as Tory chairman in Liz Truss’ short-lived government, said the Conservatives have ‘lost their way’.

Kemi Badenoch is to call for health benefits to be restricted to people with the most serious conditions as she sets out her plans for welfare.

Former Rossendale and Darwen MP Sir Jake Berry has announced that he has defected to Reform UK – in the latest move by a senior Tory to Nigel Farage’s party. Sir Jake, who served as Conservative ...