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Kemi Badenoch: “I would take time to get it right and not rush out new policies, as being conscientious would pay off eventually.”

On the recordJuly 18, 2026
I would take time to get it right and not rush out new policies, as being conscientious would pay off eventually.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing her policy strategy in October 2025.

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