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Nigeria Born Kemi Badenoch Elected New Leader of UK Conservatives Following July Election Defeat

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November 4, 2024
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Nigeria Born Kemi Badenoch Elected New Leader of UK Conservatives Following July Election Defeat

Nigeria-Born Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, stepping in after Rishi Sunak’s resignation following the party’s poor performance in the July general election. Styling herself as the “Anti-woke” candidate, Badenoch, 44, won a significant 57 percent of the votes in a tight contest against former immigration minister Robert Jenrick.

Badenoch’s political views have been notably shaped by her experiences in Nigeria, where she faced significant challenges such as unreliable electricity and inadequate water supply. In her maiden speech to the House of Commons, she reflected on these hardships, emphasizing her belief in limited state intervention.

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Her victory may not be welcomed by Nigerians seeking visas, as she has adopted a tough stance on immigration. Badenoch has been outspoken, suggesting that it is unrealistic to expect immigrants to leave behind their cultural differences at the border and asserting that not all cultures are equally valid.

Now tasked with revitalizing a fractured party that has just suffered a heavy electoral defeat, Badenoch acknowledged the challenges ahead, admitting that the Conservatives had made mistakes and allowed standards to decline. She expressed determination to renew the party’s direction and restore public trust.

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As the new leader of the opposition, Badenoch will engage directly with Labour leader Keir Starmer in the House of Commons during the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions. However, she will lead a significantly diminished number of Tory MPs following the recent election losses.

Badenoch must also strategize to prevent further erosion of support to the right-wing Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage. Advocating for a return to traditional conservative values, she has criticized her party for becoming too liberal on issues like gender identity. Known for her candid approach, she has faced backlash for controversial remarks, including her comments on maternity pay and civil service performance.

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