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Tories unite behind Badenoch, but road to recovery remains long
UK NewsPolitics•October 5, 2026 at 7:57 PMNational

Tories unite behind Badenoch, but road to recovery remains long

By Pippa Crerar Political editor•The Guardian - UK News

Farage’s woes have given some a reason to hope, but insiders say focus on economy over culture wars is needed to win back centrist voters During a quick-fire Q&A at the Conservative party conference this weekend, Kemi Badenoch was asked who she would pick between Robert Jenrick or Suella Braverman.“Why do you keep offering me these? It’s like asking if I’d rather be shot or drowned,” the Tory leader responded with her trademark directness. Continue reading...

Farage’s woes have given some a reason to hope, but insiders say focus on economy over culture wars is needed to win back centrist voters

During a quick-fire Q&A at the Conservative party conference this weekend, Kemi Badenoch was asked who she would pick between Robert Jenrick or Suella Braverman.

“Why do you keep offering me these? It’s like asking if I’d rather be shot or drowned,” the Tory leader responded with her trademark directness.

Continue reading...