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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, has strongly rejected the notion that Britain is broken, a view expressed by her former minister Robert Jenrick who criticised the Tories for not adopting that message in their campaigning. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Badenoch emphasized that the UK remains “one of the most successful, resilient and influential countries on Earth.” She cautioned against telling voters their country is “finished,” arguing that such negativity only demoralizes people. Badenoch also pointed out that the Conservative Party has become stronger since Jenrick’s dismissal, which preceded his decision to join the Reform party.
In a recent interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Jenrick revealed that a shadow cabinet meeting, where there was no agreement on the idea that Britain was broken, was a key moment leading to his departure from the Conservatives. Jenrick has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the party’s stance, especially on issues such as immigration policy, which he felt were inadequately addressed by the government. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice praised Jenrick as “the only cabinet minister who resigned on a matter of principle from the Conservative government,” highlighting his unique position in expressing frustration over both legal and illegal immigration concerns.
Badenoch’s editorial further acknowledged that while the UK faces significant challenges—some worsening—she believes the country’s best days still lie ahead. She positioned the Conservative Party as the best option for tackling these issues and dismissed the Reform party, accusing it of being a movement destined to fail because it attracts “toxic people” who “destroy organisations.” She described Reform as a group built on grievance and disloyalty, predicting internal conflict. Badenoch also criticised politicians who focus on “talking Britain down” instead of presenting constructive plans for recovery.
Through her messaging and actions, such as Jenrick’s removal, Badenoch aims to present herself as a decisive leader united with a stronger Conservative team. She asserted that Jenrick’s defection was driven by ambition rather than principle, pointing out that the criticisms he now levels were made during his time in government. Nevertheless, Reform UK has gained a high-profile MP in Jenrick, who actively exposes what he perceives as the Conservative Party’s repeated missteps, especially around immigration policy. This ongoing dynamic sets the stage for continued political rivalry between the two parties
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