Kemi Badenoch is bracing for a leadership challenge as Tory insiders gear up to oust her swiftly after the local elections. With the Conservatives expected to be wiped out in councils nationwide, party plotters are already preparing to “get her out sharpish” once the devastating results roll in.
The upcoming county council and mayoral elections will be a stark contrast to 2021 when Boris Johnson’s popularity was soaring and the Tories won over 60% of the contested seats. But this time, with Labour struggling post-general election, Badenoch will find it nearly impossible to spin the expected losses as anything but a disaster.
