Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she will not form a pact with Reform UK. In statements reported by UK media, Badenoch characterises any potential arrangement as a “non-starter,” rejecting the idea of a cooperation agreement between the Conservatives and Reform. The comments are framed around Badenoch’s description of Reform UK using the term “woke,” which she says is incompatible with her party’s direction. The reports indicate the refusal is part of Badenoch’s broader position on opposition politics and potential electoral or governing alliances, and it signals that she does not see common ground with Reform under a formal pact. While the outlets agree on the central point—that Badenoch rules out any pact—the available information focuses mainly on her dismissal of the proposal rather than detailing specific negotiations or alternative cooperation arrangements. The exchanges contribute to ongoing public debate over whether right-leaning parties could coordinate and how leadership figures intend to manage competition and alignment ahead of future elections.