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Conservative MPs Divided Over Badenoch's Leadership Amidst Election Pressure

11/2/2025

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Conservative MPs have mixed feelings about Kemi Badenoch's leadership due to concerns about the party's future.
Some MPs support her recent policy to abolish stamp duty, while others fear public backlash if she is ousted before the May local elections.
Polls show only 12% of Britons view Badenoch as a potential prime minister.
Robert Jenrick is reportedly waiting for the right moment to challenge her leadership.
Speculation includes potential contenders like James Cleverly as the party faces pressure from Reform UK.

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Conservative MPs have mixed feelings about Kemi Badenoch's leadership due to concerns about the party's future.
Some MPs support her recent policy to abolish stamp duty, while others fear public backlash if she is ousted before the May local elections.
Polls show only 12% of Britons view Badenoch as a potential prime minister.
Robert Jenrick is reportedly waiting for the right moment to challenge her leadership.
Speculation includes potential contenders like James Cleverly as the party faces pressure from Reform UK.