Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch: Labour is very weak on migration

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of “chasing Reform”, saying “they want to sound like they’re strong on migration". Her comments come as the government introduces new measures..

Tories acknowledge ‘very competitive’ local elections

Kemi Badenoch, whose party currently holds around half the seats up for election on Thursday, acknowledges that the local elections present her with a challenge. Visiting a farm in Lincolnshire, the..

Badenoch calls for Kneecap prosecution

Kemi Badenoch calls for prosecution of the rap trio Kneecap after a member of the group allegedly called for the death of Tory MPs. Video emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show..

Kemi Badenoch praises Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy

Kemi Badenoch said she is pleased to see "positive signals" between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the pair met in Rome on Saturday. The Opposition leader said: "The fact that..

Kemi Badenoch reiterates support for Zelenskyy

Kemi Badenoch reiterated her support for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid talks of deploying British troops to Ukraine. When asked if there was a high risk factor with sending British troops..

Tory leader says Zelenskyy is a 'hero' and needs support

Asked whether US President Donald Trump can still be considered an ally, Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch tells broadcasters: "President Zelenskyy is a hero and we need to do everything we can to..

Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ on gender

Kemi Badenoch labels Sir Keir Starmer a "weathervane who twists in the wind" as she claims he "doesn't have the balls" to express his views on gender. Sir Keir, who has previously said "trans women are..

Badenoch pays tribute to Pope Francis

Kemi Badenoch has paid tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as “all about service and humility” and calling his death a "poignant moment" for her Catholic family. Report by Chahalb. Like us on..

Badenoch proposes scrapping Net Zero to promote growth

Kemi Badenoch has proposed scrapping the Net Zero agenda and reducing burdens on businesses to promote economic growth. The Conservative leader claimed that Labour have "broken their promises"..

Badenoch backs court ruling on legal definition of 'woman'

Kemi Badenoch has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that sex in the Equality Act refers to biological sex, calling it a victory for women defending their rights. Badenoch said single-sex spaces should..

Minister clashes with Badenoch over steel deal claim

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the Conservative leader is wrong to say she had negotiated a modernisation plan with British Steel for electric arc furnaces at Teesside and Scunthorpe. Ms..

Badenoch accuses Labour of grooming gang inquiry U-turn

Kemi Badenoch has accused Labour of dropping plans for five local grooming gang inquiries promised in January. The Conservative leader called for a full national inquiry and suggested a “cover-up”,..

Badenoch: UK right not to hit back on US tariffs

Kemi Badenoch has warned that US retaliatory tariffs will “make it more expensive for people in this country”. Badenoch said tariffs hit consumers hardest and come “at a time when the economy is..

Badenoch defends Israel over refusal to admit Labour MPs

Kemi Badenoch has defended Israel’s decision to block two Labour MPs from entering, saying “every country should be allowed to police its borders.” She said that being an MP “does not give you..

Badenoch: Reeves' Spring Statement is all smoke and mirrors

Kemi Badenoch has accused Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as being "all smoke and mirrors", pointing to rising inflation, increased unemployment and low growth. The Conservative Party leader added,..

Starmer: Banning phones in schools is unnecessary

Sir Keir Starmer says banning phones in schools is "not necessary" and instead there is an "emerging battle" to ensure that the content children are consuming online is "suitable for their age". His..

Starmer departs Downing Street for PMQs and Spring statement

Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor..

Badenoch warns Tories could lose all 2021 councils in May

Kemi Badenoch warned that the Conservatives would lose “every single” council they won in 2021 if the general election results were applied to May's local elections. The Tory leader acknowledged..

Starmer defends Labour record ahead of spring statement

Sir Keir Starmer defended Labour’s economic record since coming into Government, amid questions from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on why Rachel Reeves will hold her spring statement next week...

Badenoch: Net zero by 2050 is impossible

Kemi Badenoch says it is time to be more realistic about net zero, insisting it is “impossible” to reach the target by 2050. Speaking in London, the Conservative Party leader insists she wants ‘a..

Badenoch: Tories need “credible plans” for future

The Conservatives must offer “credible plans” that are “rooted in realism, not wishful thinking” and “show that we are thinking about tomorrow,” Kemi Badenoch said. The Tory leader said the..

Kemi Badenoch praises government's defence spending boost

kemi Badenoch has spoken out in support of the prime minister's decision to increase defence spending. Speaking during a visit to Glasglow on Thursday, the Conservative party leader said she is pleased..

Kemi Badenoch praises Zelenskyy ahead of summit

Kemi Badenoch has praised Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes amid a wave of support for the President from world leaders following a tense exchange in the Oval Office with US President..