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Conservative Party Faces Crisis Ahead of Manchester Conference

10/4/2025

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The Conservative Party faces challenges ahead of its Manchester conference after resignations to Reform UK.
Kemi Badenoch, the party leader, struggles to gain traction and is criticized for pace.
Polling is poor, and insiders warn Badenoch may not last if results don’t improve.
There is internal debate over appealing to traditional voters or shifting toward soft liberals.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party faces challenges ahead of its Manchester conference after resignations to Reform UK.
Kemi Badenoch, the party leader, struggles to gain traction and is criticized for pace.
Polling is poor, and insiders warn Badenoch may not last if results don’t improve.
There is internal debate over appealing to traditional voters or shifting toward soft liberals.