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Badenoch Condemns Tory Defectors, Advocates £10B Investment Hub

7/12/2025

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Kemi Badenoch slammed Tory defectors to Reform UK, comparing their betrayal to actions in "banana republics." She called for urgent welfare reform, focusing on working-age benefits while staunchly defending the triple lock pension. Meanwhile, the City of London unveiled a bold £10 billion investment hub aimed at boosting the UK's financial strength amid ongoing economic struggles.

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Kemi Badenoch slammed Tory defectors to Reform UK, comparing their betrayal to actions in "banana republics." She called for urgent welfare reform, focusing on working-age benefits while staunchly defending the triple lock pension. Meanwhile, the City of London unveiled a bold £10 billion investment hub aimed at boosting the UK's financial strength amid ongoing economic struggles.