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Politics
Badenoch's £1m inheritance tax proposal draws scrutiny
Kemi Badenoch unveils Conservative inheritance tax abolition plan targeting wealthy families. Critics claim policy prioritizes rich voters over working-class fa...
Politics
Badenoch Clarifies Defence Plan as 'Britannia Shield'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch distances herself from Iron Dome comparison despite party's use of the term in press materials and statements.
National
Badenoch Rules Out Coalition with Reform UK
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rejects deal with Reform UK, prefers election. She pledges to cut hiring costs for young workers aged 21-24.
Politics
Tories Plan Expanded Free Childcare for Higher Earners
Conservative Party proposes £700m childcare expansion for earners over £100,000 to eliminate salary cliff edge and encourage workforce participation.
National
Tories Commit to End £100,000 Childcare Cliff Edge Policy
Conservative Party pledges to scrap the £100,000 childcare cliff edge. Leader Kemi Badenoch aims to stop penalizing working families with higher incomes.
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Badenoch Demands Defence Budget Boost Amid European Security Crisis
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes PM Andy Burnham for delaying tough decisions on defence spending amid European security tensions.
Politics
Andrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat Join Badenoch's Conservative Reshuffle
Kemi Badenoch overhauls Conservative shadow cabinet, removing Mel Stride and Priti Patel in major reshuffle. Andrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat appointed to top...
National
Badenoch Reshuffles Conservative Team: Stride and Patel Removed
Kemi Badenoch makes major changes to her senior Conservative team, replacing Mel Stride and Priti Patel ahead of October's party conference.
Politics
Badenoch Dismisses Reform Defectors as Dishonest
Kemi Badenoch rules out coalition with Reform UK and criticizes departing Conservatives. The Tory leader addresses defectors at Edinburgh Festival Fringe event.
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Badenoch Appoints Former Extremist as Conservative Party Adviser
Kemi Badenoch names Joshua Bonehill-Paine, convicted of harassing Jewish MP, as Conservative Party adviser on radicalization of young men.
Politics
Badenoch Offers Advisory Role to Former Extremist After Withdrawal
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch appoints former neo-Nazi activist Joshua Bonehill-Paine as adviser to party's culture and integration commission following can...
National
Badenoch Accuses Burnham of Being 'People Pleaser' with Vague Plans
Kemi Badenoch criticizes incoming PM Burnham for lacking clarity on national priorities. Conservative leader voices concerns about political direction.
National
Badenoch Slams PM's Defense Budget Gap in Major Policy Row
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes a missing £5bn defense spending shortfall, accusing the government of leaving the military underfunded.
Politics
Badenoch Criticizes Farage's £5m Gift, Blocks Conservative-Reform Alliance
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attacks Nigel Farage over undisclosed £5m crypto donation and rules out any electoral pact between Tories and Reform UK.