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Kemi Badenoch Elected First Black Female Leader of UK Conservatives, Faces Immediate Challenges from Labour

Kemi Badenoch's leadership prompts economic policy debates as Labour challenges her to respond to budget proposals and unify a divided Conservative Party.

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Updated: Nov 2nd, 2024, 7:53 PM ET

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Kemi Badenoch, elected as the first Black woman leader of the UK Conservatives, faces immediate challenges from Labour regarding budget policies. Her leadership style promises a return to core party principles, while economic divides deepen amid calls for effective governance. Key upcoming parliamentary votes will test Conservative unity and party direction as Badenoch seeks to galvanize public trust after a severe electoral defeat. Labour's Rachel Reeves demands clarity on the Tory stance on budget increases, setting the stage for intense political debates ahead of the next general election.

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