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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Why Kemi Badenoch thinks Nigel Farage’s Reform party is ‘woke’

  • Kemi Badenoch , the Conservative leader, has labelled Nigel Farage 's Reform UK party as 'woke' and firmly ruled out any electoral pact with them.
  • She stated that she would not consider a deal with Reform UK either before or after the next general election, describing it as a 'non-starter'.
  • Badenoch justified her stance by saying Reform UK relies on 'victim narratives' and 'moaning and whingeing' rather than offering 'proper solutions'.
  • She emphasised her desire to 'unite the country' rather than just the right, and to avoid confusing the public about Conservative principles.
  • Nigel Farage has also previously rejected the idea of a pact, indicating his party's ambition to replace the Conservative Party.

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