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Kemi Badenoch: “If Labour's plan is to kick tough decisions into the long grass, come out with tiny bits of micro-policy, put up a few…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2026
If Labour's plan is to kick tough decisions into the long grass, come out with tiny bits of micro-policy, put up a few taxes, spend a bit more on welfare, and hope nobody notices before the next election, they are kidding themselves.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party
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bbc.co.uk

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Badenoch critiques Labour's approach to policy.

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