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Badenoch Urges Conservatives to Regain Control Amid Polling Struggles

10/9/2025

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Kemi Badenoch told the Conservative Party conference the Conservatives alone can meet current challenges with a strong economy.
She called immigration policies "addicted to migration" and urged focus on borders.
Badenoch acknowledged polling difficulties and defections to Reform UK, noting the Conservatives have historically improved lives.
The conference reflected leadership concerns as Reform UK defections rose and polling placed third.

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Story summary

Kemi Badenoch told the Conservative Party conference the Conservatives alone can meet current challenges with a strong economy.
She called immigration policies "addicted to migration" and urged focus on borders.
Badenoch acknowledged polling difficulties and defections to Reform UK, noting the Conservatives have historically improved lives.
The conference reflected leadership concerns as Reform UK defections rose and polling placed third.