Kemi Badenoch dismisses speculation about ousting Rishi Sunak

Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, has urged MPs to stop discussing the potential replacement of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, amidst reports that some Conservatives favor Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt for the role.

Despite a challenging week marked by former Tory Lee Anderson's defection and criticism of Sunak's response to alleged racist remarks by a party donor, only two Tory MPs have openly sought his resignation.

Amidst the speculation, Sunak remains focused on national issues, recently outlining economic reforms and apprenticeship funding.

Despite the controversies, Badenoch, who is also the Equalities Minister, insists the donor has apologized and the party should move forward, stressing the importance of national priorities over internal party disputes.