A new book by Sir Anthony Seldon claims former Conservative leadership contender Kemi Badenoch plotted to undermine then–prime minister Rishi Sunak before Labour’s landslide election victory. The book alleges Badenoch wanted to “bring him down” as prime minister, describing Sunak in negative terms, and suggests her efforts were aimed at removing him from office.
The report frames the account as coming from the author’s findings, rather than describing outcomes or official investigations. The claim sits within broader political analysis of the period leading up to the election, when internal Conservative disputes and leadership challenges were prominent. However, because the information is presented through a book’s assertions, details such as specific actions, timing, and evidence are not independently established in the available coverage.
The outlets repeat the core allegation but provide limited additional context about who was involved, what steps were taken, or how the situation evolved. The Independent emphasizes Badenoch’s alleged personal dislike, while Yahoo UK News reproduces the headline claim without adding further detail in the supplied excerpt.
