Leak reveals Robert Jenrick’s plot to ‘destroy’ Zia Yusuf [Robert Jenrick] The [*Times* ][1]reports that failed Tory Robert Jenrick tried to “destroy” his now colleague Zia Yusuf by leaking private details while still in the Conservative Party, shortly before defecting to Reform UK. With the information now hitting the mainstream media and claims he referred to Yusuf as “Zia Useless”, it appears efforts to stir animosity between the two are intensifying. This isn’t the first time the billionaire-funded party has seen its MPs at loggerheads — increasing the stench of self-interest so inherent in the Trump-inspired party. Given their dogged insistence on British Christian values, we felt this passage from the Bible would be quite fitting: > Proverbs 13:20 – “Whoever walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. > Jenrick tried to ‘destroy’ Zia Yusuf by leaking private details [https://t.co/JKiJNQ8J9b][2] > > — Times Politics (@timespolitics) [February 24, 2026][3] ## Robert Jenrick: ‘Zia Yuseless’ The [*Times* ][4]reported that a Tory source had informed them of Jenrick’s ‘complete obsession’ with taking Yusuf off his pedestal in Reform. Funnily enough, no one in the Conservative Party appears to have felt compelled to share this information prior to Jenrick’s public, bridge-burning defection. Almost as if they’re only now trying to expose Jenrick given he is no longer working in Tory interests. However, this simply just underscores how Jenrick, and his ilk, work only in their own interest. According to the *Times*, the source stated: > Jenrick was incandescent about Zia labelling him as a traitor to Britain and ridiculing his record on immigration. > Rob only ever referred to him as Zia Useless. Zia should watch his back, he’ll be first out of the door when Rob takes over from Nigel. Of course, this investigation into ‘Zia Useless’ has been denied by Jenrick’s team. The source added that the response from Conservative colleagues at the time of Jenrick’s shady intention to destroy Yusuf was: > I think gloves are off now. It’s dog eat dog with him! This report from the *Times* suggests Jenrick’s tactics have come back to bite him in the arse, as now clearly the Tories see it as ‘dog eat dog’ with their old colleague. Many have commented on the two slimy snake politicians are getting their ‘just desserts’ for their own murky behaviour. Careful the company you keep, Farage. As this X account highlighted, Zia might be next for Jenrick, but he won’t be happy until he is at the top of the chain: > Oops! > > Jenrick will be launching a leadership bid immediately after the failure in the Gorton & Denton by election. > > He's a treacherous snake. Moving to a party of treacherous snakes only makes it funnier to watch. > > Zia Yusuf will be his first scalp. [pic.twitter.com/RNnhrrgmC2][5] > > — Don McGowan (@donmcgowan) [February 25, 2026][6] We at the *Canary* highlighted how flip-floppy the animosity between this pair has been: > Who do we trust, Zia Yusef now who says Robert Jenrick can be trusted? Or the Zia Yusef last year who said Jenrick is a liar? We don't trust either, Reform is the party of Liars [pic.twitter.com/DvJPkIx50r][7] > > — Canary (@TheCanaryUK) [February 18, 2026][8] They’re all just looking to make money for doing bugger all to address legitimate issues in society, as this X post highlights: > That Farage cabinet in full > Bob Jenrick: Minister for Unerpants & Socks > Suella Braverman: Minister for Anger & Rage > Lee Anderson: Shadow Secretary for Shadows > Ann Widdecombe: Minister for Margarine & Sheds > Richard Tice: Minister for Blondes > Zia Yusuf: Minister for Conkers & Teats [pic.twitter.com/p0SyUVoCVf][9] > > — Sir Michael Take CBE (@MichaelTakeMP) [February 18, 2026][10] ## Nothing good comes from fear…. or ego Reform UK has seen itself split in two with Advance UK chomping at the heels of its ‘mothership’ party of privileged plonkers. Recently we covered the ensuing war between the self-interested billionaire-funded parties, [writing][11]: > It’s obviously preferable to watch these deplorable parties attack each other instead of minoritised communities. > > After all, each side is clearly determined to be the last parasite standing but what they have in common is the threat they pose to our domestic politics. > > As former CPS Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal scribbled on [*X*][12], self-obsessed billionaires, he says, rarely act in the public interest. > > Reform, Restore, or whatever party hatches next, will undoubtedly fuel deeper unrest and division across British society. This latest briefing to the right-wing press suggests that the Tories know which thread to pull to sow chaos among their rivals, presumably to obtain an electoral advantage. When we so often watch them sow chaos in British society, deepening division and hate, it was inevitable that the chickens would come home to roost. Grab your popcorn guys, this is a dog-eat-dog situation we can 100% get on board with. Featured image via [Twitter][13] By [Maddison Wheeldon][14] [1]: https://archive.is/20260224210431/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/robert-jenrick-leak-zia-yusuf-defection-cq9d3m0mv#selection-1757.11-1757.65 [2]: https://t.co/JKiJNQ8J9b [3]: https://twitter.com/timespolitics/status/2026409122191593871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw [4]: https://archive.is/20260224210431/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/robert-jenrick-leak-zia-yusuf-defection-cq9d3m0mv#selection-1757.11-1757.65 [5]: https://t.co/RNnhrrgmC2 [6]: https://twitter.com/donmcgowan/status/2026635685428404326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw [7]: https://t.co/DvJPkIx50r [8]: https://twitter.com/TheCanaryUK/status/2024265392022073362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw [9]: https://t.co/p0SyUVoCVf [10]: https://twitter.com/MichaelTakeMP/status/2024118546112840169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw [11]: https://www.thecanary.co/trending/2026/02/19/restore-the-spinoff-reform-wannabe-party/ [12]: https://x.com/nazirafzal/status/2024416987313488312?s=20 [13]: https://x.com/timespolitics/status/2026409122191593871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2026409122191593871%7Ctwgr%5E9344790ffb4546fbbe74480941dd39c714287a44%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecanary.co%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1759020action%3Deditclassic-editor [14]: https://www.thecanary.co/author/maddison-wheeldon/ https://www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/02/25/robert-jenricks-plot/