Robert Jenrick’s political journey has taken another dramatic turn after his sacking from the Conservative shadow cabinet and his decision to align himself at once with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. Long known for courting controversy, Jenrick has steadily shifted from a centrist, pro-Cameron Remainer into a leading figure on the hard right of British politics. As a minister, he was embroiled in major rows over a planning decision involving a Tory donor and over actions taken during Covid lockdowns. More recently, he built his leadership campaign almost entirely around a tough stance on immigration, including leaving the European Convention on Human Rights. His rhetoric and admiration for Donald Trump have alarmed former allies and delighted critics on the right. Once seen as a rising moderate star, Jenrick now appears determined to reshape his future beyond the Conservative mainstream, signalling further turbulence in an already fractured political landscape.