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Jenrick's Texts Spark Fury Amid Conservative Infighting

1/24/2026

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Robert Jenrick released texts alleging Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party)'s chief whip called him a bloodsucker and said he deserved a special place in Hell.
Jenrick accused Badenoch of dishonesty over a past exchange with Rebecca Harris about his views on the foreign aid budget.
The Conservative Party countered that Jenrick misrepresented the messages and contributed to the party's 2024 electoral defeat, while Badenoch dismissed the claims.

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Robert Jenrick released texts alleging Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party)'s chief whip called him a bloodsucker and said he deserved a special place in Hell.
Jenrick accused Badenoch of dishonesty over a past exchange with Rebecca Harris about his views on the foreign aid budget.
The Conservative Party countered that Jenrick misrepresented the messages and contributed to the party's 2024 electoral defeat, while Badenoch dismissed the claims.