From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands | John Crace
Kemi Badenoch's performance at Prime Minister's Questions revealed a lack of understanding of key political issues. She confidently made claims about Labour's fuel duty policies and sanctions on Russian oil, but her assertions were factually incorrect. Despite her shortcomings, she remains popular among her party members, highlighting a disconnect between her performance and public perception.
- ▪Kemi Badenoch displayed a lack of understanding during Prime Minister's Questions.
- ▪She incorrectly claimed credit for Labour's fuel duty policies and misrepresented sanctions on Russian oil.
- ▪Despite her mistakes, Badenoch remains a popular figure within the Tory party.
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She did it with such certainty. With such aggression. As if she truly believed she had Starmer bang to rights. Photograph: A/House of Commons/PAView image in fullscreenShe did it with such certainty. With such aggression. As if she truly believed she had Starmer bang to rights. Photograph: A/House of Commons/PAThe politics sketchPMQsFrom fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understandsJohn CraceWhy would Tory leader bother to look into national or global politics? That time would be better spent picking fightsWed 20 May 2026 13.08 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 13.11 EDTShareBeing assertive and sounding confident is always a good start. No leader of the opposition is going to get far without those qualities. And Kemi Badenoch certainly manages that.
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