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Jenrick Faces Party Doubts Amid Leadership Ambitions

10/7/2025

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Robert Jenrick faces internal party tensions over leadership ambitions while loyal to Kemi Badenoch.
Several MPs doubt his leadership, despite crowds at the Conservative conference.
Jenrick defends racial integration comments from a Birmingham visit, saying they were honest.
Labour chair Anna Turley says the remarks conflict with Badenoch's stance. Jenrick seeks ministerial control over sentencing by abolishing the Sentencing Council.

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Story summary

Robert Jenrick faces internal party tensions over leadership ambitions while loyal to Kemi Badenoch.
Several MPs doubt his leadership, despite crowds at the Conservative conference.
Jenrick defends racial integration comments from a Birmingham visit, saying they were honest.
Labour chair Anna Turley says the remarks conflict with Badenoch's stance. Jenrick seeks ministerial control over sentencing by abolishing the Sentencing Council.