Politics · 17 February 2026

Reform UK names Robert Jenrick as chancellor pick

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Nigel Farage has appointed former Conservative minister Robert Jenrick as his party's choice to run the economy. Jenrick, who switched parties recently, promised to lower taxes and decrease government spending on benefits. Suella Braverman takes the education role, while Richard Tice will oversee energy and business matters. Farage stated these changes prove his organisation is not just a one-man operation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 February 2026 at 13:45

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