Badenoch says Robert Jenrick’s thoughts are ‘my thoughts repackaged’ in withering putdown
Kemi Badenoch promises ‘more fun than usual’ Tory party conference
- Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, dismissed Robert Jenrick's opinions as merely her own thoughts repackaged, ahead of the party's conference in Manchester.
- Badenoch is facing low approval ratings and defections to Reform UK, with Jenrick seen as a potential successor.
- She promised a “more fun than usual” party conference this year, encouraging open debates and free expression among members.
- Despite the Tories trailing significantly in polls, Badenoch expressed strong self-belief and stated her initial focus in office was managing a “distressed asset” to prevent party collapse.
- Badenoch announced a policy to scrap the Climate Change Act, criticising what she called “deception” around net zero, though she denies being a climate change sceptic.