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Kemi Badenoch Calls Out Conservative Missteps on Brexit and Economic Policies

Kemi Badenoch Calls Out Conservative Missteps on Brexit and Economic Policies

In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch criticizes the party's previous leaders for lack of clarity on Brexit, economic growth, immigration, and net zero targets.
Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party, delivered a candid speech criticizing her party’s handling of Brexit and other key issues.

Addressing a gathering of party members and political analysts, Badenoch emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in restoring public trust.

She expressed disappointment with her predecessors' decisions to initiate Brexit without a concrete growth plan, along with their inability to manage immigration and commitments to achieving net zero emissions without clear strategies.

Badenoch’s remarks were notably critical of the Conservative administrations led by Theresa May and Boris Johnson, who she believes failed to provide detailed plans for post-Brexit economic growth.

She highlighted these decisions as integral to the UK's current economic challenges, particularly stagnant growth and rising immigration figures.

Despite her own background as a committed Brexiteer, having served under three Tory prime ministers, Badenoch acknowledged these strategic oversights as detrimental to party credibility.

In an attempt to contrast her leadership with that of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Badenoch pledged to support efforts, regardless of political credit, that benefit the country and help navigate post-Brexit realities effectively.

She also critiqued Labour's approach to policy-making, emphasizing the importance of developing plans before making public promises.

The Conservative leader’s speech was met with both internal and external criticism.

Labour chairwoman Ellie Reeves accused Badenoch of hollow rhetoric and of being unable to separate herself from past Conservative mistakes, referencing her role in the controversial mini-budget under Liz Truss that led to economic turmoil.

Additionally, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper and others have challenged Badenoch’s assertions, reminding the public of her continued association with unpopular policies during previous Tory administrations.

Badenoch's initial tenure as leader appears to be focused on confronting internal party challenges and defining a new strategic direction.

Her candid acknowledgement of past mistakes may be a move to reposition the Conservative Party in the face of rising political competition from figures like Nigel Farage and shifting public sentiments.

The Conservative Party's dynamics and Badenoch’s leadership style will be observed closely, as her comments come amid significant political re-evaluation following a turbulent few years marked by Brexit negotiations and significant domestic policy debates.

Badenoch’s commitment to transparency and 'first principles' suggests a potentially transformative period for the Conservatives as they seek to regain public trust and political footing.
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