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Farage Defies Opposition, Names Jenrick as Chancellor Pick

2/17/2026

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Nigel Farage plans to name Robert Jenrick, a former Tory MP, as Reform UK's chancellor pick, despite opposition from party leaders.
Jenrick defected to Reform in January.
Farage aims to strengthen Reform's leadership image before local elections by naming spokespeople.
Jenrick's appointment faced resistance from deputy leader Richard Tice and policy head Zia Yusuf, with Farage pushing a diverse leadership to counter inexperience.

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Nigel Farage plans to name Robert Jenrick, a former Tory MP, as Reform UK's chancellor pick, despite opposition from party leaders.
Jenrick defected to Reform in January.
Farage aims to strengthen Reform's leadership image before local elections by naming spokespeople.
Jenrick's appointment faced resistance from deputy leader Richard Tice and policy head Zia Yusuf, with Farage pushing a diverse leadership to counter inexperience.