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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Kemi Badenoch admits Tories lost support of business – when she was business secretary

The Tory leader said we need to ‘completely change’ our approach to the economy - (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Kemi Badenoch has admitted that the last Conservative government lost the support of business, despite having served in it as the party’s business secretary.

In her first major speech since succeeding Rishi Sunak, Ms Badenoch said she was not surprised at how many bosses flocked to meet Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves before the general election.

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