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Kemi Badenoch Rules Out Reform UK Deal, Prefers Election

8/23/2026

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Kemi Badenoch ruled out any deal with Reform UK and barred its defectors.
She called Reform defectors “some of the most dishonest people” she has ever met.
She warned a hung parliament would leave the country “in a pretty bad place” and preferred a fresh election.
Ipsos poll showed Reform UK at 25% support, Labour 28%, Conservatives 18% among 1,033 British adults.

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Kemi Badenoch ruled out any deal with Reform UK and barred its defectors.
She called Reform defectors “some of the most dishonest people” she has ever met.
She warned a hung parliament would leave the country “in a pretty bad place” and preferred a fresh election.
Ipsos poll showed Reform UK at 25% support, Labour 28%, Conservatives 18% among 1,033 British adults.