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Kemi Badenoch Surges to Second in Shadow Cabinet Rankings

10/18/2025

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Kemi Badenoch rose to second place in ConservativeHome's shadow cabinet rankings with 60.2 points, just behind Robert Jenrick.
The rise followed a strong performance at the recent party conference, where she articulated the party's vision.
Before the conference, Badenoch was fourth and had previously scored nil points.
Post-conference, membership is more optimistic, with only two members remaining in negative ratings, but concerns remain about broader polling.

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Kemi Badenoch rose to second place in ConservativeHome's shadow cabinet rankings with 60.2 points, just behind Robert Jenrick.
The rise followed a strong performance at the recent party conference, where she articulated the party's vision.
Before the conference, Badenoch was fourth and had previously scored nil points.
Post-conference, membership is more optimistic, with only two members remaining in negative ratings, but concerns remain about broader polling.