All news on the topic: Kemi Badenoch

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Former neo-Nazi activist convicted of harassing Jewish MP standing as Tory candidate in local elections
A former far-right activist, who has a string of convictions including harassing a Jewish MP, has been selected to stand as a Conservative candidate in upcoming local elections.
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Two men convicted over PC Andrew Harper’s death to be released early despite backlash
Two men who were passengers in the car when PC Andrew Harper was killed in 2019 will be released early from prison.
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Labour overtakes Reform UK in polls for the first time in over a year
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in the polls for the first time in well over a year, as the party enjoys a bounce under new prime minister Andy Burnham and insurgents on the left and right have suffered from a series of mishaps and scandals.
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Nigel Farage’s approval rating hits post-election low as Reform support slides
Nigel Farage’s approval rating has hit its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to a new poll, in the latest evidence that Reform UK is on the verge of seeing its support collapse.
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Andy Burnham refuses to rule out inheritance tax changes to fund social care overhaul
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out levying a death tax to fund free social care for the elderly.
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“He wants to let them all out”: disgraceful hot mic joke by Labour ministers Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood
Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood have landed in hot water after they were caught on a hot mic joking about Labour’s early prison release scheme.
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UK hits back after Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks World Cup row
The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country’s territorial claim.
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Convicted hitmen accuse former Maltese officials of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder
Sir Sadiq Khan has been awarded a peerage by Sir Keir Starmer days before resigning as Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham hints wealth tax could be considered under incoming government
Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, suggesting his incoming government may have "to ask for a little more" tax at some point.
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Farage turned down reduced security offer as MP safety comes under scrutiny
The Reform UK leader has long been vocal about the need for MPs to be served with greater protection amid heightened threats.
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Man arrested over Ann Widdecombe’s murder as police launch major investigation
The 78-year-old’s death was announced on Friday morning after the former MP was found at her home having sustained serious injuries.
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Police launch murder investigation after Ann Widdecombe found dead at Devon home
Police have launched a murder probe after Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her remote Devon home – with cops hunting a “white male”.
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Badenoch blocks ex-Tory MPs from standing over net zero and ECHR stance
Kemi Badenoch has rejected former Conservative MPs as candidates for her party at the next election because they support net zero.
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Health minister admits unease over NHS puberty blockers trial for children
The health secretary has admitted he remains ’uneasy’ about a controversial NHS puberty blockers trial as MPs criticised the limited support available to patients who detransition.
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Nigel Farage left facing Count Binface after major parties boycott Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage could be set to run against just one other candidate, Count Binface, after all other major political parties confirmed they would not field candidates in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election.
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Blair think tank urges Andy Burnham to ditch wealth tax plans amid growth fears
Tony Blair’s think-tank has sounded a stark warning to Andy Burnham against crushing investment with ’wealth taxes’.
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The government is in discussions with Pakistan concerning the case of the grooming gang ringleader
Shabir Ahmed, 73, who has been stripped of his British citizenship leaving him with only Pakistani nationality, cannot be deported due to a 1971 law that forbids the removal of a small group of Commonwealth citizens who arrived in the UK more than 50 years ago.
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Elon Musk amplified Tommy Robinson speech hosted by group with alleged neo-Nazi links
The demand for the expulsion of millions of Muslim people from the UK received 36 million views after being shared by Musk on his X platform
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Tory leader targets PM and Chancellor over claims she was “getting ready for a selfie” with Burnham
Kemi Badenoch has criticized the outgoing Prime Minister and questioned whether he felt disappointed by his Chancellor, who was "too busy preparing for a selfie" with Andy Burnham.
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Burnham faces calls for leadership contest as polls show public doubt
Brits want to see a Labour leadership contest rather than a coronation for Andy Burnham, new polling seen by media reveals.
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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker charged after UK commandos seize Smyrtos
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel will appear in court charged with breaching sanctions.
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New defence secretary Dan Jarvis vows to secure military funding after Healey quit
The UK’s new defence secretary has said he is “absolutely determined” to provide the armed forces with the funding needed.
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Belfast riots show what Farage’s ‘pure cold rage’ really looks like
On Tuesday hundreds of masked men spread across Belfast, pulling migrants and non-white people onto the street and setting their homes on fire.
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UK ministers threaten social media crackdown after 100,000 offences linked to Snapchat
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said social media firms “had their chance” to self-regulate as new data reveals that thousands of criminal offenses have been linked to Snapchat in the last five years.
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Badenoch vows to scrap equality duty after Nowak police row and UK attack failures
The Nottingham stabbings, the Southport attack, and the Manchester Arena bombing could have been prevented if public authorities were not afraid of being labeled as racist, Kemi Badenoch has claimed.