Kemi Badenoch's Controversial Leadership: Economic Promises and Pandemic Backlash

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch outlines economic differences with Labour while facing backlash over comments on Partygate and Boris Johnson.

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Covid bereaved angered by Badenoch’s ‘insulting’ Partygate remarks

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Kemi Badenoch says Partygate scandal was ‘overblown’

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Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after claiming Covid Partygate row was ‘overblown’

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Video: Kemi Badenoch dismisses Partygate furore in first TV interview as Tory leader

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Kemi Badenoch says she will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

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On her first day as Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch promised an economic approach contrary to Labour's. She criticized previous leadership for failing to maintain public trust, particularly regarding immigration and tax issues. While pledging to reverse VAT hikes on private schools, Badenoch faced backlash for minimizing the impact of the Partygate scandal on bereaved families. Critics accused her of being disconnected from the suffering caused during the pandemic, stressing the need for genuine accountability and trust in politicians. Badenoch's comments triggered a mix of support and outrage as she attempts to unify the party.

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