Kemi Badenoch says the Conservatives have changed as their party conference begins
Summary
The UK Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, has emphasized a transformation since its defeat in the last election as its annual conference began. Badenoch described the party as a 'new' Conservative outfit and positioned it as a 'common sense' political force. She claimed the party could win the next election and ruled out a coalition with Reform UK in the event of a hung parliament. The conference is taking place as Badenoch enters her second year as leader. The party is currently trailing Labour and Reform UK in opinion polls.
Latest: Kemi Badenoch ruled out a coalition with Reform UK in a hung parliament, saying she would rather fight two general elections in quick succession, and warned Tories who defect to Reform that they will not be allowed back.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
Kemi Badenoch ruled out a coalition with Reform UK in a hung parliament, saying she would rather fight two general elections in quick succession, and warned Tories who defect to Reform that they will not be allowed back.
- 12:10The IndependentKemi Badenoch rules out Reform UK coalition in event of hung parliament
- 12:04Evening StandardKemi Badenoch rules out Reform UK coalition in event of hung parliament
- 12:00The IndependentBadenoch warns Tories they will not be allowed back if they defect to Reform as she rules out coalition with Farage
Sunday 4 October
Kemi Badenoch stated that the Conservatives will win the next election with a new political approach as the party conference began.
- 11:10The IndependentTories will win the next election with new political bible, Badenoch claims
- 11:08Evening StandardTories will win the next election with new political bible, Badenoch claims
- 09:53Evening StandardKemi Badenoch says Tories will be party of ‘common sense’ as party conference begins
- 05:46Evening StandardBadenoch: Tories will be party of ‘common sense’ under my watch
Saturday 3 October
Badenoch has returned to the Conservative conference with a stronger position than a year ago, signaling a shift in the party's direction.
- 13:00The IndependentTories renewed and different since 2024 defeat, says Badenoch before conference
- 12:55Evening StandardTories renewed and different since 2024 defeat, says Badenoch before conference
- 09:00The GuardianBadenoch returns to Conservative conference much stronger than a year ago
Friday 2 October