Political Currency Has Kemi Badenoch saved herself?
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Oct 9, 2025 Empty chairs and typos marked a chaotic Conservative conference, but Kemi Badenoch's surprisingly strong speech stood out. The discussion delved into her pledge to leave the ECHR, raising questions about Brexit-like implications and Keir Starmer's potential role in reforming human rights law. Tensions brew within the party over alliances with Reform, while a collapsing China spy case ignites a blame game among top officials. Conspiracy theories swirl, suggesting distractions from political controversies. Tune in for the latest political rollercoaster!
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Conference Mood Better Than TV Pictures
- Conservative conference looked less chaotic than headlines suggested and Kemi Badenoch emerged stronger from it.
- Empty halls and small gaffes mattered less than landing clear economic and immigration messages.
Good Press, Little Poll Change
- Badenoch's conference speech won better-than-expected press but hasn't yet shifted poll numbers.
- The core question remains whether voters know what her strategy actually is.
Win With A Narrower Vote Share
- Tories plan to win with a narrower vote share in a multi-party landscape rather than expanding broadly.
- That strategy accepts losing centrist seats while aiming to coalition with Reform or rely on a high teens-to-20s share to form government.
