The Latest Breaking News from Kemi Badenoch

UK equality watchdog restarts inquiry into bullying claims against chair

Equality and Human Rights Commission paused investigation into Kishwer Falkner after media leaks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

How my grandmother welcomed Basque child refugees

Brief letters: Constance Hill’s letter | Forget famous fathers | Kemi Badenoch | University Challenge revamp | The life of Derek Malcolm

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Tory MPs condemn delay to ban on LGBTQ+ conversion practices

Letter from cross-party MPs and campaigners says slow progress on legislation is a ‘moral failing’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Badenoch clashes with Kuenssberg over post-Brexit trade deals: ‘Stop interrupting me’

Trade secretary lashes out at critics – claiming they were wrong to ‘laugh’ at the government

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

Kemi Badenoch signs treaty for UK to join Indo-Pacific trade bloc

Critics note government estimates that suggest membership of CPTPP will add just £1.8bn a year to UK economy after 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Badenoch: Schools gender identity guidance will ensure parents are in the know

Guidance for schools in England is expected to be published this week.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

UK signs off on membership to major ‘unparalleled’ £12trn Indo-Pacific trade bloc

The Trade Secretary signed a treaty confirming the UK’s accession to the CPTPP, paving the way for businesses to access a vast and growing market

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023

Britain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Britain on Sunday formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from China and Taiwan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023

Scottish minister in 'bargaining-chip' warning to Westminster over UK trade deal

MAIRI Gougeon has said that the signing of a new Indo-Pacific trade deal “offers positive elements” but warned the UK Government “not to use…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023

UK formally agrees to join major Indo-Pacific trade bloc, marking largest post-Brexit deal

Kemi Badenoch signs CPTPP accession protocol in New Zealand, in move set to cut tariffs for UK exporters

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023