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A subdued Tory conference could be a chance for Badenoch to turn her fortunes around
Kemi Badenoch aims to unify Conservatives amid defections and criticism, with 39% of members wanting her to step down, as she pledges new immigration enforcement policies.
- From Sunday October 5 to Wednesday October 8, the UK Conservative conference in Manchester is a sober gathering offering Ms Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, a chance to turn her fortunes by winning MPs and members.
- Low poll numbers show 38% of Conservative voters want Ms Kemi Badenoch to remain, while 39% of Tory members say she should stand down; eleven former Conservative cabinet members and Danny Kruger defected to Reform this year.
- Policy announcements include an ICE-style removals force and a pledge to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, while Ms Kemi Badenoch said, `I basically inherited a distressed asset and my first job was to just make sure we didn't go bust`.
- Reputational issues have emerged after former prime minister Baroness Theresa May publicly rebuked Ms Kemi Badenoch and a High Court ruling requires �122m repayment linked to Baroness Michelle Mone.
- Electoral pressure and internal ambition create challenges as Ms Kemi Badenoch scrapes back party support while Nigel Farage leads national polls and Robert Jenrick, shadow justice secretary, pursues his ambitions.
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Tories ‘up for the fight’, Badenoch tells conference
The Conservative leader broke with tradition to deliver a welcome speech at the start of the conference.
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