Kemi Badenoch says there is “no way back” for Conservative Party members who defect, after indicating some defectors have privately approached the party about reversing their decision. In her remarks, she characterizes those who left as “drama queens” and “troublemakers,” arguing they should not be readmitted. The comments follow reports that certain individuals who have departed from the Conservatives have sought to return by engaging with party figures privately. Badenoch’s position is presented as a clear refusal to consider any return for defectors, framing the issue as one of discipline and party unity rather than a process for reconsideration. The outlets agree on the central points: Badenoch’s “no way back” message, her negative description of defectors, and the claim that some defectors have contacted the Conservatives privately to discuss reversing their moves. No additional policy details or names of those involved are provided in the material shared.
Kemi Badenoch says there is “no way back” for Tory defectors
Kemi Badenoch says there is “no way back” for Conservative Party members who defect, after indicating some defectors have privately approached the party about reversing their decision. In her remarks,...
- Kemi Badenoch says defectors have “no way back” to the Conservative Party.
- Badenoch describes defectors as “drama queens” and “troublemakers.”
- Some defectors privately approach the Conservatives about reversing their decision.
- The reports focus on Badenoch’s stance and the private contact, without naming individuals.
- The remarks are presented as a refusal to entertain returns for defectors.
The declaration came after some defectors privately approached the Tories about reversing their move.
4 hours agoThe declaration came after some defectors privately approached the Tories about reversing their move.
4 hours ago
Starmer warns successor Burnham global crises will shape UK agenda
Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns that his probable successor, Andy Burnham, cannot focus only on dom...
Hezbollah supporters protest in Beirut over US-Israel-Lebanon framework deal
Hundreds of Hezbollah supporters protest in Beirut from late Friday into Saturday against a US-brokered framework agreem...
Alvarez hits two-run homer in ninth as Astros beat Rays 10-8
Houston Astros defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 in Saturday’s game as Yordan Alvarez delivers a decisive late hit. With no...