Kemi Badenoch: ‘I refuse to play by Westminster rules’
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative Party leader, breaks from traditional Westminster conventions to reshape the party's direction. She addresses the party's strategic missteps regarding business relationships and takes a firm stance against far-right political alliances. Badenoch's approach signals a departure from complacency, emphasizing bold policy positions while maintaining ideological boundaries. Her leadership strategy challenges established political norms to revitalize Conservative Party relevance.
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Kemi Badenoch: ‘I refuse to play by Westminster rules’
The Conservative leader on wading into culture wars, why the Tories have been too ‘complacent’ about business — and ruling out a rightwing coalition with Reform
