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Jenrick Backs Badenoch Amid Leadership Doubts and Polls

10/7/2025

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Robert Jenrick shows loyalty to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch amid leadership speculation.
Some Conservative MPs dismiss Jenrick's leadership chances, saying he lacks backing.
Jenrick defended controversial comments about diversity at the conference, with Badenoch backing him.
Polls: 37% of Tory members favor Jenrick as Badenoch's successor; 50% say Badenoch should not lead next election.

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Robert Jenrick shows loyalty to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch amid leadership speculation.
Some Conservative MPs dismiss Jenrick's leadership chances, saying he lacks backing.
Jenrick defended controversial comments about diversity at the conference, with Badenoch backing him.
Polls: 37% of Tory members favor Jenrick as Badenoch's successor; 50% say Badenoch should not lead next election.