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Badenoch Rejects Farage Praise Amid Tory Leadership Doubts

10/8/2025

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Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sky News interviewer over Farage questions, saying she prefers discussing the Conservative Party.
She declined to praise Farage, stressing authentic Conservatism.
A YouGov poll shows 50% of Tory members believe Badenoch is unsuitable to lead the party.
She ruled out any electoral pact with Reform UK and said Conservatives must distinguish themselves as Reform gains influence.

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Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sky News interviewer over Farage questions, saying she prefers discussing the Conservative Party.
She declined to praise Farage, stressing authentic Conservatism.
A YouGov poll shows 50% of Tory members believe Badenoch is unsuitable to lead the party.
She ruled out any electoral pact with Reform UK and said Conservatives must distinguish themselves as Reform gains influence.