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Kemi Badenoch: A speech full of warm words to a friendly crowd is not a substitute for speaking at the despatch box where MPs can…

On the recordJune 29, 2026
A speech full of warm words to a friendly crowd is not a substitute for speaking at the despatch box where MPs can question the substance of what he has said.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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Arguing for accountability in Burnham's communication.

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