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Badenoch Rejects Reform UK Deals Before Next Election

8/26/2026

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Kemi Badenoch said she will not make any deals with Reform UK before or after the next election.
Giorgia Meloni met Badenoch in Rome and urged Badenoch to be herself and stand her ground.
Badenoch said Nigel Farage decides policy based on his breakfast, making collaboration impossible.
Brothers of Italy fell from 30% to 27% in polls while Vannacci's party rose to 7%.

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Kemi Badenoch said she will not make any deals with Reform UK before or after the next election.
Giorgia Meloni met Badenoch in Rome and urged Badenoch to be herself and stand her ground.
Badenoch said Nigel Farage decides policy based on his breakfast, making collaboration impossible.
Brothers of Italy fell from 30% to 27% in polls while Vannacci's party rose to 7%.