Kemi Badenoch does not rule out local coalitions with Reform after next week's council elections

Senior Tories warn against deals with Reform as party braces for heavy elections loss

Exclusive: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch under growing pressure over her stance towards Nigel Farage’s party

Farage open to Tory pacts but promises ‘tough terms’

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Tory MP gives awkward answer to question about whether Robert Jenrick is a ‘team player’

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp gave an awkward response when asked whether Robert Jenrick is a “genuine team player”. Leadership tensions are growing as the Conservatives prepare for what Kemi Badenoch has said will be a “very difficult” local election. In a Sky News interview this morning, Philp was questioned about whether the shadow cabinet is feeling frustrated with Jenrick after he contradicted Badenoch, suggesting he would support formi…

Kemi Badenoch backs deal with Nigel Farage's Reform UK after local elections

The Conservative leader supports coalitions at a local level between Tories and Reform.

Kemi Badenoch refuses to rule out town hall coalition deals with Reform UK

KEMI Badenoch yesterday refused to rule out town hall coalition deals with Reform UK. Ahead of Thursday’s local elections, the Tory chief suggested in areas where no party wins overall control, the Conservatives could form a pact with Nigel Farage. Dan CharityKemi Badenoch refused to rule out town hall coalition deals with Reform UK[/caption] Nigel Farage’s Reform Party are set to make major gains across the country on May 1stEPA Ms Badenoch rep…

Kemi Badenoch fails to rule out local coalitions with Reform

Mrs Badenoch also insisted she would not go into coalition with Nigel Farage or Reform at national level.