Kemi Badenoch says Trump’s Venezuela raid was ‘morally’ right – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 11 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM

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Key events in UK politics include Kemi Badenoch stating that Donald Trump's potential raid on Venezuela was "morally" right, suggesting an overrating of faith in the rules-based global order. Middle East minister Hamish Falconer criticized Israel's blocking of aid into Gaza as "unforgivable," noting that essential medical and shelter supplies, including UK-funded tents, are being prevented from entering while commercial goods face fewer barriers. The government lost four votes in the Lords on a Chagos Islands bill. A recent YouGov poll indicated the Conservatives are ahead of Labour for the first time since the general election.

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Key Player Opposition Context

YouGov 40% Lucy Powell 50% Labour Party ×250% Wes Streeting 60% United Kingdom ×260% Keir Starmer 60% Hamish Falconer ×270% Venezuela 70% Donald Trump 80% Israel ×380% Gaza Strip ×690% Kemi Badenoch ×290%

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kemi badenoch 90% trump venezuela raid 80% israel gaza 80% humanitarian aid 70% uk politics 70% morally right 70% rules-based global order 60% brexit 50% general election 50%