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Leadership Speculation Grows Around Controversial Katie Lam

10/29/2025

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Katie Lam, a Conservative shadow minister, faces leadership speculation after registration of a "Lam for Leader" website.
Her spokesman denied link to the site, but rumors about her candidacy to succeed Kemi Badenoch persist.
Lam sparked controversy by calling for deporting legal migrants, drawing criticism from Labour Party chairman Anna Turley.
In an interview, Lam described succession talks as a distraction while focusing on supporting the Conservative Party.

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Katie Lam, a Conservative shadow minister, faces leadership speculation after registration of a "Lam for Leader" website.
Her spokesman denied link to the site, but rumors about her candidacy to succeed Kemi Badenoch persist.
Lam sparked controversy by calling for deporting legal migrants, drawing criticism from Labour Party chairman Anna Turley.
In an interview, Lam described succession talks as a distraction while focusing on supporting the Conservative Party.