Kemi Badenoch launches 'purge of Tory wets' as Theresa May's chief of staff kicked out for 'slagging off' tough line on human rights
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Kemi Badenoch initiates a significant restructuring within Conservative Party leadership, removing key figures who oppose her hardline stance on human rights policies. Gavin Barwell, former chief of staff to Theresa May, has been stripped of his Conservative whip following extended absence from the House of Lords. This move signals the new party direction under Badenoch's control, eliminating dissenting voices labeled as 'wets' within the party hierarchy.
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Kemi Badenoch launches 'purge of Tory wets' as Theresa May's chief of staff kicked out for 'slagging off' tough line on human rights
In what looks like the start of a purge of the Tory 'wets', Gavin Barwell has been told he will not get the Tory whip back following a leave of absence from the House of Lords.
