Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’
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Key context: <p>Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed back</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/22/kemi-badenoch-says-reform-defectors-some-of-the-most-dishonest-people-i-have-met">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed backKemi 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. Continue reading...
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