Kemi Badenoch has made it clear that her vision for the Conservative party will no longer include centrist ideas, prompting many of these individuals to leave the party. The new leader claims that one nation-type Tories and others who disagree with her rightward direction "need to get out of the way" in order to let her implement her agenda.
Badenoch has explicitly rejected the approach of Andy Street and Ruth Davidson, who have launched a new group called Prosper UK aimed at bringing together centrist and centre-right voters. She views their efforts as a threat to her party's direction and is willing to distance herself from those who don't support it. "I'm the leader of the Conservative party, not anyone else," she said. "It is what I think needs to happen that they need to support."
Badenoch's speech outlined her right-leaning policy platform, which includes cutting immigration, opposing net zero policies, slashing social security, and lower taxes. She described this as the new direction for the party and stated that those who don't agree with it "need to get out of the way". The Conservative leader also expressed a willingness to move further to the right in order to appeal to voters.
However, Badenoch's stance on centrism has been met with criticism from some members of the party. Ruth Davidson and Andy Street have warned that this could alienate moderate Tory voters who are concerned about her direction. The Liberal Democrats have also weighed in, stating that Badenoch's actions will leave her electorally exposed.
Despite this backlash, Badenoch was praised by many at Westminster for her scathing attack on defectors to Reform UK. Her comments were seen as a clear message that she won't tolerate dissent from within the party if it goes against her vision.
Badenoch has explicitly rejected the approach of Andy Street and Ruth Davidson, who have launched a new group called Prosper UK aimed at bringing together centrist and centre-right voters. She views their efforts as a threat to her party's direction and is willing to distance herself from those who don't support it. "I'm the leader of the Conservative party, not anyone else," she said. "It is what I think needs to happen that they need to support."
Badenoch's speech outlined her right-leaning policy platform, which includes cutting immigration, opposing net zero policies, slashing social security, and lower taxes. She described this as the new direction for the party and stated that those who don't agree with it "need to get out of the way". The Conservative leader also expressed a willingness to move further to the right in order to appeal to voters.
However, Badenoch's stance on centrism has been met with criticism from some members of the party. Ruth Davidson and Andy Street have warned that this could alienate moderate Tory voters who are concerned about her direction. The Liberal Democrats have also weighed in, stating that Badenoch's actions will leave her electorally exposed.
Despite this backlash, Badenoch was praised by many at Westminster for her scathing attack on defectors to Reform UK. Her comments were seen as a clear message that she won't tolerate dissent from within the party if it goes against her vision.
like I get why ppl are mad at Kemi Badenoch, but also gotta give her props for bein confident in her vision 
. She's not afraid to take a stand and show who she is, even if it means ruffling some feathers 
. I mean, centrist ideas ain't doin' it for the party no more, so why try? 
It's all about takin' control and makin' changes from within, you feel? 
. I'm all for diversity in the party, but at some point, someone's gotta lead, and Kemi's doin that 
. The party needs a fresh face, and she's bringin it 
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. She's all in on this right-leaning platform, and if you're not down with it, then maybe you should reevaluate your loyalty to the party 
. It's a bold move, but I'm here for it 
but like at the same time, i get why they're trying to shake things up in the conservative party... or maybe not, idk? 
i mean, cutting immigration and slashing social security sounds kinda extreme even for a right-leaning party. but then again, what if it's exactly what ppl want? 
... hope the conservatives can find a way to appeal to more voters without alienating everyone in the middle 
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It's like she thinks the party can just magically get its right-wing fans to outnumber everyone else... that's never worked out before. 
What's next, a full-on Brexit revival? 
The party's future is looking pretty shaky atm 
I mean, I get what Kemi's tryin' to do here - solidify her right-wing agenda and move the Tories further to the right 
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. I get it, she wants to push through her agenda, but can't she find a more constructive way to do it? It's like, what happened to the old-school Tory pragmatism that used to be all about findin' common ground 
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they seem to be losing power now that kempi's taking over, but on the other hand, some people think this is a good thing? maybe those who are worried about her right wing ideas should just chill and get behind kemp's vision 
or else...
slashing social security and lowering taxes might sound great on paper, but what about those who need it most? 
i'm all for a more right-leaning platform, but at what cost? 
prosper UK is a solid move btw, they should take her party's votes 
badenoch really thinks she can just push people out if they dont agree? 
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. Maybe Kemi Badenoch is just following in his footsteps 
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. And what's up with this "one nation" thing? It sounds like they're trying to alienate moderate voters who are actually interested in having a balanced approach to politics 
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. Maybe she should focus on building a coalition rather than alienating moderate voters... just saying 
that's not how you build a strong party, honey.
. Time will tell if this is what the British people really want 
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