Rael Braverman Joins Reform UK Party

Rael Braverman, husband of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, has left the Conservative Party to join Nigel Farage's Reform UK as a senior campaigner focused on defending farmers. He criticized the Conservative Party as a 'shadow' of its former self, citing incompetence and unfulfilled promises. Despite speculation regarding Suella Braverman's potential defection, she has publicly stated that she respects their political independence and has no immediate plans to leave the Conservatives. The defections come amid a broader trend of Conservative MPs joining Reform UK, which has recently seen a surge in support, even polling ahead of Labour in some surveys. Farage welcomed Rael Braverman and expressed confidence in the party's future electoral success. Observers note that Suella may consider joining her husband in the future but is currently focused on her position within the Conservative Party.