Former high-ranking Conservative Suella Braverman has joined Nigel Farage’s team as he continues to attract former Conservative members.

Braverman, known for her controversial views, expressed her satisfaction in joining Reform as its eighth MP, aligning herself with others like Robert Jenrick, Nadhim Zahawi, and Andrew Rosindell who have recently left the Conservative party.

In a scathing critique of her former party, Braverman accused the Conservatives of lacking courage and resolve. She highlighted various issues plaguing the country, emphasizing broken systems, uncontrolled immigration, strained public services, and a sense of insecurity among the population.

Despite criticizing her former colleagues for being all talk and no action, Braverman failed to acknowledge her own past actions while serving under Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak. Notably, she faced controversies such as leaking confidential documents and making insensitive remarks about homelessness.

Braverman’s shift to Reform, alongside Robert Jenrick, has drawn criticism from the Labour party, with accusations that Farage is embracing the worst elements of the Conservative party. Meanwhile, the Tories faced backlash for their response to Braverman’s move, prompting a retraction due to inappropriate comments about her mental health.

Farage dismissed the backlash against Braverman’s move as the desperate actions of a declining political entity. Braverman, on the other hand, labeled the Tory response as pathetic and reflective of their current state.

Mental health advocates condemned the Tories for discussing Braverman’s mental health publicly, emphasizing the need to respect individuals’ privacy and avoid using mental health as a political tool.

Amidst the political turmoil, various voices from different parties weighed in on Braverman’s defection, with some calling for a more dignified discourse in politics.