Politics Weekly UK Make-or-break week for Badenoch
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Oct 6, 2025 At the Conservative party conference, Kemi Badenoch faces a pivotal moment as she strives to rally support from her party. The atmosphere is tense following a recent synagogue attack, casting a shadow over the proceedings. The hosts discuss Badenoch's struggle with low recognition and her urgent need to define party policies, including controversial plans on immigration and protests. They also delve into political tensions from the government's stance on Palestine Action and the Greens' rising influence under new leadership.
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Use Three Milestones Before Challenging
- Hold Badenoch's leadership until key benchmarks pass: the budget response, her one-year safe period ending on November 2, and the May elections.
- Use these milestones to judge whether a leadership change is necessary rather than reacting to short-term grumbling.
Policy Blitz To Build Recognition
- Badenoch has reversed her early approach and is now rolling out many policies quickly to raise her profile.
- This policy blitz aims to counter Reform by matching its territory while trying to craft a distinct economic pitch.
Tories Mirror Reform On Tough Policies
- The Tories announced hardline immigration and climate positions mirroring Reform territory, including plans for a removals force and repealing the Climate Change Act.
- Many policies explicitly target Reform's voters while leaving unanswered questions about enforcement methods and civil liberties.