Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has ruled out any coalition with Reform UK, labeling defectors as dishonest and 'drama queens.' She emphasized that there will be no hybrid political arrangement between the two parties for the next general election.
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This statement clarifies the Conservative Party's strategic positioning and internal stance on political defections ahead of future electoral cycles.
Kemi Badenoch said a ‘monstrous Reform-Conservative hybrid’ was not an option at the next general election. Kemi Badenoch said a ‘monstrous Reform-Conservative hybrid’ was not an option at the next general election. Kemi Badenoch Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’ Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed back
Prefer the Guardian on Google Kemi Badenoch has called defectors who left for Reform “some of the most dishonest people” she has ever met, as she ruled out allowing “drama queens” to return to the party.
Speaking at the Edinburgh festival fringe, the Conservative party leader again ruled out any prospect of an election deal with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, insisting there would be no coalition between the parties.
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