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Kemi Badenoch: “We believe in free speech. We believe in a free press. And yes, of course, that might be painful for us as politicians…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
We believe in free speech. We believe in a free press. And yes, of course, that might be painful for us as politicians, but public scrutiny is part of the gig. If Nigel Farage can’t handle difficult questions … then he shouldn’t be a politician.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party

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Commenting on press freedom and scrutiny.

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