‘I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the shadow cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect,’ Tory leader says

Full report: Badenoch sacks Jenrick

Kemi Badenoch has sacked Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, for plotting to defect.

She has posted this on social media.

I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect.