And Lord Polak, CFI’s honourary president, said he was "thrilled” to see Smith, a former CFI vice chair, being appointed. "His track record as a Vice-Chair and his unwavering support for Israel will ensure CFI continues to thrive as a voice for friendship and cooperation with Israel,” Polak added. The former home secretary, whose husband Rael is Jewish, attacked her party’s record in government. And then I was sacked for speaking the truth,” she said at a press conference. Speaking at the Reform UK press conference on Monday, Braverman said ignoring the problems she had highlighted had resulted in disastrous consequences.