Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has strongly dismissed internal party attacks from unnamed critics. She labeled the anonymous criticism as “cowardly” during a recent interview.
“I’m not afraid of cowards,” Badenoch said confidently. She added, “I won’t waste time on people hiding their names.”
Two unnamed Conservative figures recently wrote an article calling for her resignation and backing Robert Jenrick as a replacement.
The article accused Badenoch of dragging the party to “rock bottom.” It called her “unpopular” and “no kind of electoral asset.”
Badenoch dismissed the piece outright. “I don’t even know if it’s real,” she said. “Anonymous criticism doesn’t deserve my attention.”
Despite the backlash, Badenoch remained firm in her position. She emphasized that the Conservative Party had become more united since she took over.
“Last year, all you read about were Tory fights and chaos,” she said. “Now, we are focused and working together.”
This Thursday’s local elections will be Badenoch’s first major test as party leader. The Conservatives currently hold half the council seats up for vote.
Badenoch has already admitted these elections will be challenging. She warned party members to expect a tough night at the polls.
Meanwhile, rumors about a rift between Badenoch and Jenrick continue. Some insiders claim they disagree over forming a pact with Reform UK.
Badenoch rejected these claims. She said her team stands together and is focused on rebuilding after last year’s defeat.
She also compared her early leadership struggles to Margaret Thatcher’s early days. “Even Thatcher struggled at PMQs when she started,” Badenoch said.
She admitted the role of opposition leader is a major shift. But she insists she’s learning fast and improving every week.
Despite the pressure, she remains focused on her goals. She believes anonymous criticism reflects weakness, not leadership.
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