As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi | Simon Hart
Kemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September 2025. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September 2025. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesOpinionKemi BadenochAs a Tory, I say things are looking up.
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- ▪Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesOpinionKemi BadenochAs a Tory, I say things are looking up.
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Kemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September 2025. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKemi Badenoch at Aberdeen harbour, September 2025. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesOpinionKemi BadenochAs a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called KemiSimon HartMy party has seen difficult times – but with a few canny moves the leader is finally cutting through, and there are clear signs of recoveryFri 7 Aug 2026 01.00 EDTShareSomething is afoot. The bookies can feel it. “Badenoch overtakes Farage as favourite to be next prime minister,” was the word from betting website William Hill this week.Let me tell you what is happening. This is a challenging political time.
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