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British politician (born 1980)

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Kemi Badenoch: British politician (born 1980)
Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch known as Kemi Badenoch is a British politician who has served as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Conservative Party since November 2024. The first black person to hold those offices, she previously served in the Cabinet under Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak from 2022 to 2024. She has been Member of Parliament (MP) for North West Essex, previously Saffron Walden, since 2017.

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MPs turn out in support of farmers protest [Video]

MPs turn out in support of farmers protest

MPs including shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch have turned out in Westminster to offer their support to the farmers..

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Kemi Badenoch joins Victoria Atkins on visit to farm [Video]

Kemi Badenoch joins Victoria Atkins on visit to farm

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was joined by shadow secretary for environment, food and rural affairs, Victoria Atkins as she visited J H and Son farm near Long Crendon on Thursday. The opposition..

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Kemi Badenoch arrives at Post Office Inquiry [Video]

Kemi Badenoch arrives at Post Office Inquiry

Conservative leader and former business secretary Kemi Badenoch arrives to give evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in central London. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at..

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Badenoch calls for Labour to apologise for Trump comments [Video]

Badenoch calls for Labour to apologise for Trump comments

Kemi Badenoch has urged Labour to apologise for past "derogatory" comments about Donald Trump made by foreign secretary David Lammy. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

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Badenoch thanks Starmer for his ‘almost’ warm welcome [Video]

Badenoch thanks Starmer for his ‘almost’ warm welcome

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch thanks Sir Keir Starmer for his “almost” warm welcome as she gives an address at PMQs for the first time since becoming Tory leader. She says, "it is an immense..

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Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for first PMQs [Video]

Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for first PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street after congratulating Donald Trump for winning a second term as President of the United States. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..

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Tory Chair: Priti Patel is a talent with immense experience [Video]

Tory Chair: Priti Patel is a talent with immense experience

The joint chair of the Conservative Party says Priti Patel is "a talent" with "immense experience", as it emerges she is to become the shadow foreign secretary in Kemi Badenoch's cabinet. Nigel..

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Sir Keir Starmer holds cabinet meeting [Video]

Sir Keir Starmer holds cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet arrives for a meeting at Downing Street, as the new Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch chairs her first shadow cabinet meeting at Portcullis House. Report..

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UK Conservative Party choose Kemi Badenoch as new leader [Video]

UK Conservative Party choose Kemi Badenoch as new leader

Britain's Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. Badenoch succeeds former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak,..

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Labour expects more chaos from Tories after Badenoch win [Video]

Labour expects more chaos from Tories after Badenoch win

Labour chair Ellie Reeves predicts more “division” and “chaos” within the Conservative Party after Kemi Badenoch was elected as the Tory’s new leader today. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

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UK Conservatives picks Badenoch as new leader [Video]

UK Conservatives picks Badenoch as new leader

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Kemi Badenoch declared new Conservative leader [Video]

Kemi Badenoch declared new Conservative leader

Kemi Badenoch is declared winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest at an event in central London, defeating rival Robert Jenrick by 53,806 votes to 41,388. The new leader says the Tories..

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Kemi Badenoch addresses conference in leadership bid [Video]

Kemi Badenoch addresses conference in leadership bid

Kemi Badenoch has addressed the Conservative conference in her bid for the Tory leadership. The shadow housing minister said as leader of the party she would be able to "sell Conservatism again". "I'm..

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Shadow chief whip weighs in on maternity pay comments [Video]

Shadow chief whip weighs in on maternity pay comments

The opposition chief whip in the House of Commons has weighed in on the controversial comments about maternity pay at the Conservative conference. Kemi Badenoch had said statutory maternity pay, set up..

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Kemi Badenoch defends her comments on maternity pay [Video]

Kemi Badenoch defends her comments on maternity pay

Kemi Badenoch said her remarks about maternity pay have been "misrepresented". The shadow housing secretary caused controversy on the first day of the Conservative conference after appearing to call..

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Leadership candidate Badenoch arrives at Tory conference [Video]

Leadership candidate Badenoch arrives at Tory conference

Conservative Party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch arrives at her party’s annual conference in Birmingham. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

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Badenoch urges Starmer to apologise for Lammy's 'derogatory' comments about Trump

badenoch urges starmer to apologise for lammy's 'derogatory' comments about trumpSir Keir Starmer has been urged by new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to apologise for "derogatory" remarks Foreign Secretary David Lammy previously made about Donald Trump.
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No job for Tom Tugendhat as Kemi Badenoch announces full shadow cabinet

Tom Tugendhat is not serving in Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet as the new Tory leader continued her appointments today.
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Priti Patel makes comeback in Badenoch's shadow cabinet

Priti Patel has made a comeback as Kemi Badenoch has appointed her shadow foreign secretary, Sky News understands.
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Who's who in Kemi Badenoch's new shadow cabinet?

After emerging victorious in the Tory leadership race, Kemi Badenoch has begun to unveil her top team in her new shadow cabinet.
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Labour MP shares tweet linking Kemi Badenoch to 'white supremacy in blackface'

labour mp shares tweet linking kemi badenoch to 'white supremacy in blackface'Labour backbench MP Dawn Butler has been criticised for sharing a post describing Kemi Badenoch as "the most prominent member of white supremacy's black collaborator class".
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Kemi Badenoch makes first senior appointment as Tory leader

Kemi Badenoch has made her first senior appointment as the new Conservative Party leader.
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Partygate scandal was 'overblown', Badenoch says

partygate scandal was 'overblown', badenoch saysThe new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said the partygate scandal was "overblown" and the government should not have fined people for "everyday activities" during lockdown.
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Badenoch would likely be 'deeply sceptical' of dropping 'empire' from British honours

badenoch would likely be 'deeply sceptical' of dropping 'empire' from british honoursThe new leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch would likely be "deeply sceptical" of dropping the word "empire" from British honours, the shadow culture secretary has said.
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'Aspects of Margaret Thatcher': Tory members react to Kemi Badenoch's leadership win

'aspects of margaret thatcher': tory members react to kemi badenoch's leadership winIn the Northamptonshire town of Kettering this weekend, all the talk was of the long-awaited face-off between two rivals - one the clear favourite to triumph.
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Kemi Badenoch's husband has one thing in common with Denis Thatcher - but seems more Philip May

kemi badenoch's husband has one thing in common with denis thatcher - but seems more philip mayKemi Badenoch's husband has one thing in common with Sir Denis Thatcher. They both met their wife while they were Tory activists and their future bride was fighting a safe Labour seat.
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Kemi Badenoch wins race to be next Tory leader

kemi badenoch wins race to be next tory leaderKemi Badenoch has won the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.
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Jenrick or Badenoch to be crowned Tory leader - but whoever wins contest faces daunting task

jenrick or badenoch to be crowned tory leader - but whoever wins contest faces daunting taskThe next leader of the Conservative party will be announced on Saturday, following a run-off between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick.
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Kemi Badenoch claims maternity pay remarks were 'misrepresented'

kemi badenoch claims maternity pay remarks were 'misrepresented'Kemi Badenoch has said her remarks about maternity pay have been "misrepresented", as she called for an "honest campaign" for the Tory leadership.
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Tory leadership contender defends MPs taking 'freebies' - as she accuses Labour of 'hypocrisy'

Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch has defended MPs taking freebie tickets to events, saying it allows them to spend time with their families.
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Tory leadership candidate claims she 'became working class' after securing a job at McDonald's

tory leadership candidate claims she 'became working class' after securing a job at mcdonald'sKemi Badenoch has claimed she grew up in a middle class family but "became working class" after securing a job at McDonald's as a teenager.
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Badenoch says Tories 'talked right but governed left' as Cleverly vows to resurrect Rwanda scheme

badenoch says tories 'talked right but governed left' as cleverly vows to resurrect rwanda schemeTwo Tory leadership hopeful frontrunners have made their pitch to members and MPs ahead of candidates being whittled down this week.
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Tories won't win back trust 'by pointing out how terrible Labour are', says Badenoch

tories won't win back trust 'by pointing out how terrible labour are', says badenochThe Tories will not win back trust of the British people by simply "pointing out how terrible Labour are", Kemi Badenoch will say.
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Kemi Badenoch rejects bullying accusations as 'utterly false smears'

kemi badenoch rejects bullying accusations as 'utterly false smears'Kemi Badenoch has rejected allegations of bullying against her as "smears" designed to "disrupt" her campaign for the Tory leadership.
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If Kemi Badenoch becomes Tory leader don't expect pleasantries or politeness - it'll be a bumpy ride

if kemi badenoch becomes tory leader don't expect pleasantries or politeness - it'll be a bumpy rideIt has been claimed Kemi Badenoch could start a fight in an empty room.
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Kemi Badenoch enters Tory leadership race

kemi badenoch enters tory leadership raceKemi Badenoch has entered the Conservative leadership race to replace Rishi Sunak with a pledge to tell voters the truth.
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Badenoch has double the support of Braverman among members to be next Tory leader, poll suggests

Kemi Badenoch has twice as much support among Conservative members to be the next party leader as the next candidate, new polling suggest.
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Badenoch and Braverman deny association with Tory leadership campaign websites

Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman have denied being associated with website domains purporting to be for future leadership bids.
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'You are the problem': Sunak hits back at David Tennant after star says equalities minister should 'shut up'

Rishi Sunak has hit back at David Tennant after the actor said equalities minister Kemi Badenoch should "shut up".
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Failed asylum seeker volunteering to go to Rwanda shows it is a safe country, says Badenoch

The fact a failed asylum seeker volunteered to go to Rwanda demonstrates that claims the country is not safe are "untrue", Kemi Badenoch has said.
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Tories 'have drawn a line' under Frank Hester race row and should keep donations - Badenoch

The government has "drawn a line" under the Frank Hester race row and shouldn't have to give back the money he donated, Kemi Badenoch has said.
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Kemi Badenoch first cabinet minister to describe Tory donor's alleged remarks about Diane Abbott as 'racist'

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said alleged comments made about Diane Abbott by a Tory donor were "racist" - but that there should be "space for forgiveness".
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Former Post Office chairman 'investigated over bullying claims before dismissal'

Kemi Badenoch has said former Post Office chair Henry Staunton was being investigated over bullying allegations before his dismissal - as she accused him of seeking "revenge" against the government.
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Badenoch hits back at former Post Office boss in Horizon compensation row

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has hit out at the former Post Office chairman after he alleged he was told to "stall" spending on compensation for Horizon scandal victims ahead of the next general..
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Kemi Badenoch tells Tory rebels to stop 'stirring' and 'get behind' Rishi Sunak

Kemi Badenoch has said Tory rebels plotting to remove Rishi Sunak with the aim of installing her as leader are not her "friends" and should "stop messing around".
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Badenoch seeks urgent Fujitsu talks over Post Office compensation

Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, is seeking urgent talks with Fujitsu to thrash out a compensation package for sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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Govt struggled to control talk of 'secret conspiracies' during COVID, inquiry hears

The government has yet to deal with misinformation, according to Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, and struggled to stop some people from believing it during the pandemic.
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Badenoch intervenes in 2050 net zero target debate

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has suggested she would be in favour of watering down the UK's commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
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Watering down green pledges not 'cynical ploy' but what is 'right' - minister

Rishi Sunak's watering down of climate pledges is not a "cynical ploy" - but is rather the prime minister doing "what is right", Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said.
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Investment in Port Talbot cannot come soon enough, but it might be the last roll of the dice

Sajid Javid, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Greg Clark, Rishi Sunak, Grant Shapps and Kemi Badenoch: the list of Tory chancellors and business secretaries who have sought to unlock the puzzle of the British steel..
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India-UK trade deal held up by 'sticky' issues as trade secretary visits Delhi

Kemi Badenoch heads to India this week in the hope of making progress on a trade deal, but government sources played down the prospect of an imminent breakthrough.
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'A significant milestone for UK trade': Britain signs deal to join £12trn Indo-Pacific trading block

Kemi Badenoch has signed off UK membership to a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc.
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Hospitality chief urges Badenoch for support over energy bills crisis

Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, is facing calls from hospitality industry chiefs to extend new financial help to businesses by amending the terms of emergency loan schemes set up during the..
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Badenoch postpones meeting with business groups over CBI crisis

badenoch postpones meeting with business groups over cbi crisisBusiness and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has postponed a meeting with the UK's five leading business groups amid the unfolding crisis over sexual misconduct allegations at the CBI.
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Palm oil is 'great product' says trade secretary after deal criticised for endangering orangutans

palm oil is 'great product' says trade secretary after deal criticised for endangering orangutansInternational Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said palm oil is "a great product" after the new UK-Indo-Pacific trade deal was criticised for aiding the destruction of orangutan habitats.
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Badenoch criticises 'fake conversation' of Brexit damage as Italy deal signed

badenoch criticises 'fake conversation' of brexit damage as italy deal signedFixating on the short-term damage caused by Brexit is a "fake conversation", the new Business and Trade Secretary has said, adding that it will "take time" for the shape of Britain's new economic..
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'Predators' could exploit gender self-identification, says minister

'predators' could exploit gender self-identification, says minister"Predators" could exploit gender self-identification, government minister Kemi Badenoch has said, as she voiced her opposition to proposed reforms.
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