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I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

Summary

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, said she would prefer another general election over making a deal with Reform UK if no party wins a majority. She criticized Reform UK for scandals involving its members and asked Reform voters to return to the Conservatives.

Key Facts

  • Badenoch leads the UK Conservative Party.
  • Recent polls suggest a hung parliament, where no party has a clear majority.
  • Labour is expected to be the largest party, followed by Reform UK and the Conservatives.
  • Badenoch said Reform UK is involved in scandals, including arrests and prison sentences of senior members.
  • She would rather hold a new election than form a government with Reform UK.
  • Badenoch promised to cut employer national insurance taxes for hiring 21 to 24-year-olds.
  • She published a 100-page document, The Right Way, outlining Conservative policies.
  • Conservatives aim to be the main alternative to Labour in the next election.
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