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Badenoch calls Jenrick supporters hoping to oust her ‘sore losers’

Kemi Badenoch faces criticism alleging her leadership win was due to diversity initiatives; she calls such claims and opposition from a small faction 'sore losers'.

  • Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, hit back at supporters of Robert Jenrick pushing for his replacement after last year's leadership contest.
  • Her challenge reflects a reduced number of Tory MPs, competition from Reform UK, and critics alleging she won due to positive discrimination based on race.
  • Badenoch labelled Nigel Farage, head of Reform UK, a "bullshit artist" and criticised his party for focusing on disruption, while dismissing personal attacks on her as hysterical.
  • She described her role as a challenging effort to maintain the Conservative Party’s relevance, noting that some critics struggle to accept her victory and emphasizing that people’s real-life experiences should not be treated lightly.
  • Badenoch’s leadership faces internal dissent and low polling behind Labour and Reform UK, suggesting ongoing challenges to Tory cohesion and political standing.
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Badenoch calls Jenrick supporters hoping to oust her ‘sore losers’

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch also hit out at personal attacks from critics using racist tropes.

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