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Conservative Party Shifts Right, Sparking Internal Turmoil

10/7/2025

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The Conservative Party is shifting toward far-right ideologies, overshadowing traditional Tory values.
Critics say this departs from "one nation Tory" approach, demonizing migrants and other groups.
Kemi Badenoch's speech failed to resonate with party members, seen as insincere.
Some members name Robert Jenrick and Katie Lam as potential leaders to counter Reform; Lam's anti-migrant stance raises authenticity concerns.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party is shifting toward far-right ideologies, overshadowing traditional Tory values.
Critics say this departs from "one nation Tory" approach, demonizing migrants and other groups.
Kemi Badenoch's speech failed to resonate with party members, seen as insincere.
Some members name Robert Jenrick and Katie Lam as potential leaders to counter Reform; Lam's anti-migrant stance raises authenticity concerns.