Ten reasons why Suella Braverman COULD join Reform UK in 2025 - Keith Bays

Singing from the same policy hymn sheet  

The Conservative Party are currently recovering from a historic General Election defeat, in which the failure to tackle immigration led to the downfall of the party.

Indeed, Braverman called for the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to leave the ECHR or face "electoral oblivion", he ignored her, and her prophecy came true almost six months later.

Leaving the ECHR is a position Reform is on board with, which would appeal to a politician with conviction like Braverman.

Reform’s courtship 

There is no doubt that Reform UK would love a politician of Braverman’s calibre to join the party - indeed, it could benefit the party by encouraging other senior politicians to join, causing a domino effect.

In a recent tweet, the Party’s Chief Whip Lee Anderson praised the former Home Secretary for her stance on Shamina Begum, and party leader Farage has indicated that he would welcome the current Conservative MP for Fareham & Waterlooville into Reform’s ranks.

Husband switches allegiances 

Rael Braverman has joined Reform, causing a spike in his social media following. Whilst this may not be the deciding factor for his wife to jump ship, his early successes with the party could provide a barometer as to whether she makes the switch from the Conservatives.

Big fish in a small pond 

Braverman has held one of the great offices of state on two occasions, serving as Home Secretary under both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, and has had one unsuccessful run for party leader whilst deciding not to run recently.

With the Conservative Party trying to find its feet under its new leader, it could be argued that Braverman would have a greater opportunity to play a more pivotal role within Reform.

Indeed, many would argue that her talents would be wasted if she remained a backbench Conservative MP.

Furthermore, Braverman is not in Badenoch’s Shadow Cabinet and, as one of the biggest names in the Conservative Parliamentary Party, she still harbours ambitions to climb to the top of British politics. One might reasonably conclude that an up-and-coming party where she can play a prominent role would be appealing.

The heir-apparent?

Farage is currently riding the crest of a wave that could lead Reform to historic local gains in 2025 and a potential General Election victory in 2029, with Farage’s supporters desperate for him to become Britain’s next Prime Minister.

One day, Reform's leader will decide to hang up his political boxing gloves and do some more fishing.

Having a politician of Braverman’s calibre in the ranks of the newly professionalised party would ensure a succession plan is in place for the distant future.

Having the opportunity to lead a political party in the future that's ideologically aligned could play into Braverman's decision-making.

Feel the love 

In the most recent Conservative leadership election, Braverman decided not to run, perhaps because she did not feel she had enough support from the declining membership.

If she were to join a party on the rise like Reform UK with over 100,000 members, there’s no doubt she would be adored by supporters - the comments online from party members would be immensely popular within this growing movement.

Undoubtedly, Braverman would feel the love by moving to Reform, and let’s face it, which politician wouldn’t prefer that?

Move fast and break things

Currently, Reform UK has only five MPs, and a small number of councillors and has recently started a modernisation process, so if Braverman were to join early in 2025 it would provide an opportunity for her to get in early and shape the direction of the party.

Being part of an exciting political project could arguably be appealing as opposed to being consigned to the Conservative party backbenchers.

Money talks 

When a footballer signs for a professional club, one of the first questions they ask about is the ambition of the club, as you need money to fulfil your ambitions.

To make an impact at the forthcoming local and national elections, you need a war chest, and currently, the party to which the former Home Secretary is a member is struggling to raise funds.

Contrast this with Reform, which is attracting a lot of new investment from investors, including former party donors such as Nick Candy.

Knowing that donations are pouring into the party will provide Braverman with the assurance that the party has the financial muscle to change the political landscape and could move the dial.

The Farage factor 

Despite recently offering her support to newly elected Tory leader Badenoch and Braverman have had their spats in the past, and there’s been no offer of a place in the Shadow Cabinet for the former Home Secretary, all of which could cause Braverman to cut ties with her current party.

Working with one of Britain's most consequential politicians like Farage - someone with whom she agrees arguably more than her own party leader - could convince Braverman to jump ship and cause an earthquake in British politics.

Same seat, new cushion 

Braverman may want to join Reform so that she can retain her seat at the next General Election after narrowly holding on last time with a majority of just over 6,000.

The swing away from Braverman was 26 per cent, with seven per cent going to Labour and a whopping 18 per cent going to Reform.

With Farage's party on the rise, it would be possible for Reform to capture the seat at the next election, given current national polling.

Sometimes, if you can't beat them, join them: the former Home Secretary may sense which way the wind is blowing and want to join the winning team.