Conservatives Rejoice as Suella Braverman's Departure Marks Turning Point | Justine Greening
In a move that should bring some much-needed relief to the beleaguered Conservative party, Suella Braverman has finally left ship. Her defection to Reform UK is a significant development in what has been described as the "self-purge" of the "out-Reform" faction within the Tories. And for those who have long argued that this self-destructive approach was the party's greatest foe, it's indeed schadenfreude to see them go.
Braverman and her ilk were notorious for their divisive and aggressive style, which alienated millions of centre-ground voters who had previously backed the Conservatives. Their incompetence in government, combined with a lack of coherent political strategy, led to a hemorrhaging of support that showed no signs of slowing down. It was as if they operated under a mantra of "you break it, you fix it" – but only when it suited them.
Their departure from the party is a significant blow to their ideology, which often boiled down to describing problems rather than proposing solutions. This negative politics approach left voters searching for positive alternatives. The exit of Braverman and her cohorts may finally provide leader Kemi Badenoch with the space she needs to steer the party in a more mainstream direction.
The emergence of Prosper UK, a new centre-right group that Greening is backing, could be the vehicle Badenoch needs to reboot the party's fortunes. With its focus on aspiration, access to opportunity, stronger social mobility, and a vision for equality of opportunity, this could be just what the doctor ordered. It's a long shot, but it's time to leave the failed experiment that was Braverman-led Conservatism behind.
The real work begins now – rebuilding trust with disenchanted voters who feel their voices have been ignored. If the Conservative party is to return to its roots and regain its rightful place at the heart of British politics, it needs to shed its toxic and divisive elements. Greening's assertion that "we've reached the end of the political cul-de-sac" feels like a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape.
As the battle for a rejuvenated Conservative party truly begins, millions of disenfranchised centre-right voters are finally being given a choice they so badly deserve – one that isn't beholden to the self-serving interests of "wreckers" like Braverman.
In a move that should bring some much-needed relief to the beleaguered Conservative party, Suella Braverman has finally left ship. Her defection to Reform UK is a significant development in what has been described as the "self-purge" of the "out-Reform" faction within the Tories. And for those who have long argued that this self-destructive approach was the party's greatest foe, it's indeed schadenfreude to see them go.
Braverman and her ilk were notorious for their divisive and aggressive style, which alienated millions of centre-ground voters who had previously backed the Conservatives. Their incompetence in government, combined with a lack of coherent political strategy, led to a hemorrhaging of support that showed no signs of slowing down. It was as if they operated under a mantra of "you break it, you fix it" – but only when it suited them.
Their departure from the party is a significant blow to their ideology, which often boiled down to describing problems rather than proposing solutions. This negative politics approach left voters searching for positive alternatives. The exit of Braverman and her cohorts may finally provide leader Kemi Badenoch with the space she needs to steer the party in a more mainstream direction.
The emergence of Prosper UK, a new centre-right group that Greening is backing, could be the vehicle Badenoch needs to reboot the party's fortunes. With its focus on aspiration, access to opportunity, stronger social mobility, and a vision for equality of opportunity, this could be just what the doctor ordered. It's a long shot, but it's time to leave the failed experiment that was Braverman-led Conservatism behind.
The real work begins now – rebuilding trust with disenchanted voters who feel their voices have been ignored. If the Conservative party is to return to its roots and regain its rightful place at the heart of British politics, it needs to shed its toxic and divisive elements. Greening's assertion that "we've reached the end of the political cul-de-sac" feels like a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape.
As the battle for a rejuvenated Conservative party truly begins, millions of disenfranchised centre-right voters are finally being given a choice they so badly deserve – one that isn't beholden to the self-serving interests of "wreckers" like Braverman.
Finally, some much-needed breathing room for the Tories! Suella's departure is a blessing in disguise 
. Time to reboot and leave the divisive drama behind 
. Kemi Badenoch has a chance to lead the party back on track and regain some lost ground 
. Fingers crossed it happens soon 
anyway, i'm glad Justine Greening is backing that new centre-right group Prosper UK - it sounds like they're actually trying to propose solutions rather than just complain about everything 
i'm lowkey excited 2 c reform uk & prosper uk shake things up in tory land they need 2 ditch that toxic politics & focus on aspirational stuff for the masses 
hopefully kemi badenoch can lead them down a more mainstream path 
and now kemi badenoch has a chance to steer the party in a more mainstream direction 
im lowkey excited for prosper uk and their vision for equality of opportunity 
lets hope they can rebuild trust with disenchanted voters and get the conservatives back to being the party we love 