Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is refining her political strategy to challenge new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, focusing on economic competence and questioning his policy funding. Badenoch, showing increased confidence, aims to counter Burnham's likability and media naturalness, adapting her rhetorical approach for the coming weeks.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch stated she leads "a brand new party full of new people" after it was revealed former cabinet minister Sir Grant Shapps was rejected as a parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party, following his 2024 general election defeat.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch labels Andy Burnham a 'people pleaser' with unrealistic plans ahead of his prime ministership, questioning his awareness of national priorities.
Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative leader, has criticized Labour's Sentencing Act 2026, which allows early release for some offenders. She argues that individuals convicted of rape, child sexual abuse, and grooming offenses should not be released before completing their full sentences, stating victims must come first.
Kemi Badenoch criticizes a £5bn shortfall in the UK's new defence investment plan, questioning if successor Andy Burnham will fund it. PM Sir Keir Starmer defends the plan, blaming Conservatives for past cuts.
Keir Starmer defended his £298bn defence investment plan in the Commons, facing criticism over a projected £4.7bn funding gap that critics say will burden his successor, Andy Burnham. The plan aims to raise defence spending to 2.7% of GDP by 2030, falling short of a Nato target.
During a combative PMQs, Kemi Badenoch dismissed Andy Burnham as 'a pair of eyelashes and a black T-shirt' amid Labour's leadership turmoil. Burnham responded with a humorous social media video, batting his eyelashes and correcting her on his T-shirt's colour, drawing online attention.
At the ARC conference in London, UK's net zero policies and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband faced strong criticism from conservative delegates, including former Trump officials, who called the policies a "tragic mistake" that impoverished citizens.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has criticized Nigel Farage's acceptance of a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire, questioning his explanation and ruling out an electoral pact with Reform UK. Badenoch cited the gift's investigation and Reform's poor by-election performance as reasons for her stance.
Kemi Badenoch stated that the Scottish Conservatives' victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, their first since 1973, sends a significant message to Labour and the SNP. Douglas Lumsden won the seat, emphasizing the importance of the oil and gas sector. The SNP also secured a win in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
The Scottish Conservatives secured their first by-election victory since 1973 in Aberdeen South, with Douglas Lumsden winning the seat. Kemi Badenoch hailed the win as a message to Labour and the SNP, emphasizing its national significance for jobs, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, the SNP held the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
X has repeatedly refused to remove dozens of social media posts containing racist abuse against UK politicians, including Kemi Badenoch and Shabana Mahmood. Researchers found X only acts when posts are reported as illegal under the UK's Online Safety Act, often restricting visibility only within the UK.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will pledge to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), arguing it promotes divisive identity politics. The move aims to position the Tories as a responsible alternative to both Labour’s approach to equality and Reform UK’s more radical stance.
Henry Nowak, 18, morreu esfaqueado em Southampton após polícia não responder adequadamente aos seus apelos. O agressor, Vickrum Digwa, alegou falsamente ter sido vítima de racismo, o que gerou polêmica política e manifestações violentas.
Kemi Badenoch adopted a calm tone at PMQs regarding the murder of Henry Nowak, contrasting with her usual combativeness. This shift may be strategic, influenced by the sensitive nature of the case and Nigel Farage's rhetoric, while also reflecting her long-held views on "identity politics."
The Bank of England has shortlisted wildlife, including puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees, for new banknotes. The decision has sparked controversy, with some politicians criticizing the move, though the Bank cites anti-counterfeiting measures and celebrating UK wildlife. Public voting is open until July 3rd.
Adolescente estuprada no Reino Unido expressa dor e raiva após juiz poupar agressores da prisão. A vítima e sua família buscam revisão das sentenças, enquanto autoridades prometem análise urgente.
UK Minister Kemi Badenoch and rapper Nicki Minaj exchanged compliments, with Minaj likening Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher and Badenoch revealing she's a fan of Minaj's song 'Starships'.
Wes Streeting's potential Labour leadership bid is met with approval from his Ilford North constituents, who praise his local presence and personability, despite national polls ranking him third among contenders.
Party leader has been vocal about its gains in London and there is a feeling that its losses could have been worseBy any sane person’s reckoning, the Conservative party had a night to forget in Thursday’s local, mayoral and devolved elections. It lost about 500 councillors in England and ceded control of three local authorities to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK – losing to the rightwing upstarts in England, Wales and Scotland. Why then is Kemi Badenoch hailing these results as proof that “the Conservatives are coming back” – and why do many Tory MPs appear to agree with her?The Conservative leader was vocal on Friday about the eye-catching gains her party made in politically atypical London, where the Tories won back the totemic council of Westminster, took the most seats in Wandsworth council and saw off the threat from Reform in Bexley and Bromley. Continue reading...
Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’Political leaders have been invited to a rally opposing antisemitism on Sunday, with British Jews hoping the “silent majority” will join them for a “million mensch march” across central London.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is considering attending the Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, which is backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, while the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to speak. The Liberal Democrats’ leader, Ed Davey, has also been invited. Continue reading...
Senior Labour MPs urge prime minister to step down within year as party suffers loss of hundreds of English council seats and humbling in WalesElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKeir Starmer is under pressure to set out a timeline for his departure after a crushing defeat in elections across Britain prompted senior Labour MPs to call for him to step down within a year.In a disastrous set of results, Labour lost hundreds of council seats in England, many to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, which made big gains across the Midlands and the north as well as taking seats from the Tories in the South.Nigel Farage said a “truly historic shift in British politics” had occurred after Reform UK won hundreds of seats and control of more councils in England. The gains included Essex where the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, has her constituency and which the Conservatives held for 25 years.Plaid Cymru became the largest party in Wales, beating Reform into second place, after Labour admitted it was on course to lose control of the Senedd for the first time since devolution. Morgan, the first woman to lead the Welsh government, became the highest-profile casualty and called on Labour to “go back to being the party of the working class”.The SNP leader, John Swinney, declared victory in the Holyrood elections – though was expected to fall short of an outright majority. The Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, conceded defeat saying his party had failed to counter “national dissatisfaction” with Starmer.The Greens gained their first two directly elected mayors – in Hackney and Lewisham – although they missed out on some more ambitious targets in London, as their leader, Zack Polanski, declared Britain’s two-party politics “dead and buried”. They also won three councils: Norwich, Hastings and Waltham Forest.The Tories were on course to lose hundreds of seats – both to Reform and the Liberal Democrats – across the south of England. However, they won back the flagship Westminster council in central London, with Badenoch announcing it meant the party was “coming back”.Labour appeared to be struggling in its London stronghold, despite early indications that its vote was holding up, unexpectedly losing control of Brent. Party insiders were closely watching councils including Lambeth, Lewisham and Haringey. Continue reading...
Badenoch’s statement came after the Conservatives won back Westminster and Wandsworth councils in LondonElections 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesKemi Badenoch has claimed that the Conservatives are “coming back” after winning back Westminster and Wandsworth councils from Labour in London, despite her party suffering significant losses throughout England in Thursday’s elections.The party also saw off a threat from Reform in Bexley. But the Tories suffered a series of losses in Essex, where Badenoch herself is an MP, losing 13 seats while Reform gained 52. It held on to Harlow, securing all 11 district council seats available. Continue reading...
Tory leader says the protests are ‘not the same’Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether the undisclosed £5m donation given to Nigel Farage by a crypto billionaire shows that he has been “bought”.In an interview with the Today programme this morning, the Conservative leader asked whether the donation was linked to Farage’s support for cryptocurrencies, and she said the donation showed why Farage could not be trusted as a political leader.Let’s see, I believe that people should look at the character of an individual.You look at Nigel Farage’s fishy £5m. I think that’s a very, very concerning story. No one gets £5m directly. This was not for his party. He kept it a secret. What was that money for? Who’s bought him?Well, I don’t understand why somebody who works in crypto gives this sort of personal gift, as Farage calls it, and then all of a sudden Farage is promoting crypto.He should have declared it. We’ve already made a report to the standards committee. He should have declared it because those are the rules in this country. Continue reading...
