
Kemi Badenoch
PersonKemi Badenoch: Conservative leader, advocating for a rightward shift in the party; critic of Starmer's China trip.
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Kemi Badenoch is a prominent figure within the Conservative party in the UK. Recent news highlights her advocacy for a more right-leaning direction for the party, suggesting that centrists should make way for this shift. This stance is particularly relevant given recent defections from the Conservative party to Reform UK, a right-wing party. Badenoch has also been critical of Keir Starmer's visit to China, arguing that approving a super-embassy beforehand makes him appear weak. Her comments reflect a broader debate within British politics regarding the UK's relationship with China and the internal dynamics of the Conservative party in the face of challenges from the right.
Last updated: February 2, 2026
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