Another Conservative figure, Nadhim Zahawi, has left the party to join Reform UK, headed by Nigel Farage. Zahawi, a former Cabinet Minister known for leading the Covid vaccine rollout, was dismissed from the Government for breaching the ministerial code related to his tax affairs. Additionally, he faced scrutiny for claiming electricity bills for his stables on expenses in 2013 and attending a controversial men-only gala in 2018. Zahawi’s wealth and business connections make him an attractive asset for Reform UK, but his background raises questions about the party’s anti-establishment image. His departure sparked criticism from the Tories, who accused him of seeking a peerage before defecting. Zahawi is the latest in a series of Boris Johnson loyalists to join Reform UK, signaling a lack of confidence in Johnson’s political future. Zahawi justified his move by declaring that the country is in need of change, without acknowledging his past loyalty to Conservative Prime Ministers. Whether the public will view Reform UK as the solution remains uncertain.