Jacob Rees-Mogg and Richard Tice (Image: Getty)
and got in a blistering spat after the MP asked him to abandon the .
Appearing on GB News this week, Reform UK deputy leader Tice made an appeal to ex-Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, inviting him to defect and join them.
They were discussing the need to “unite the right”, with 70% of Tory members believing that Reform is the ‘ biggest obstacle.
Tice told Rees-Mogg: “You’re a real conservative. The actual Conservative Party is a left-leaning establishment bunch of folk that doesn’t want those real conservative values.”
“You’re in danger of being in no man’s land and I want to give you that warm embrace to Reform.”
Reform is a conservative party but not The Conservative Party.
— Jacob Rees-Mogg (@Jacob_Rees_Mogg)
Rees-Mogg defended the , emphasising its national significance and its dedication to right-wing values.
He responded: “When I address Conservative Associations around the country, they are all on our side. The Conservative Party as an institution is on our side.”
Tice hit back: “The members are real Your parliamentary party are soffy, left-leaning Lib Dems who are a bit confused.”
Rees-Mogg replies: “I’m not trying to defend the last couple of years of Conservative government. We talked ‘right’ and acted ‘left’. But Kemi Badenoch is actually conservative.”
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He suggested Reform’s role is to keep the true to their values, stating: “Reform is important because it makes sure the Conservative Party remains conservative.”
Ress-Mogg later shared the exchange on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “Reform is a conservative party but not The Conservative Party.”
The exchange comes as Reform UK announces property tycoon Nick Candy, husband of Australian singer Holly Valance, will be its new treasurer.