New Tory leader Badenoch promises ‘hard truths’ for country and party

New Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said taxes and borrowing had been too high under her party (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA) - (PA Media)

Kemi Badenoch said she will tell “hard truths” to both the country and her party as she began her first full day as Conservative leader.

In her first media appearance since winning the Tory leadership election, Ms Badenoch said the UK is getting poorer and older and being “outcompeted” by other countries.