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The Latest Breaking News from Kemi Badenoch

Welcome to the twilight zone where Nigel Farage can be accused of racism yet still lead the polls

After weeks of allegations of schoolboy racism, the Reform leader is doubling down. And our political establishment is allowing it, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

Party would also abolish zero-emission vehicle mandate, cutting legal requirement on carmakers to sell EVs

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting calls for ‘cross-party consensus’ on gender identity ahead of puberty blocker trial

Health secretary wrote to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, urging her to ‘take heat and ideology’ out of debate

The Guardian - UK

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‘There’s been a Badenoch bounce’: is the Tory leader finally cutting through?

Conservative insiders say the party and the public are warming to Kemi Badenoch after a difficult first year

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

landmark inquiry into death of oil rig worker with Covid

Donald Singer was removed from the platform by helicopter after his Covid symptoms worsened

The Independent UK

Keir’s performance in PMQs panto sets bar low enough for Kemi to stay as Tory leader

Meanwhile, the Lib Dems’ Gentleman Ed rips into Starmer for staying silent on The Donald’s US security strategy

The Guardian - UK

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Badenoch criticises Farage over refusal to apologise for alleged racist remarks

Tory leader says head of Reform should ‘put on his big boy pants’ and apologise over allegations from ex-schoolmates

The Guardian - UK

A braver Tory leader than Badenoch would dare to call out Farage’s bogus patriotism

Across western democracies, established conservatives are yielding to radical nationalism. There’s no sign that Britain will be the exception, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu

NHS Providers boss says those who are ‘coughing and sneezing’ should wear face coverings on public transport

The Guardian - UK

Having nothing to say has never stopped Kemi holding a press conference

Tory leader took on Brexit, benefits claimants and grooming gangs in a presser that probably should have been an email

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch announces Tory review of which conditions qualify for benefits

‘Age of diagnosis’ of ‘low-level mental health issues’ such as ADHD making system too costly, Conservative leader says

The Guardian - UK

Badenoch pledges to ‘draw a line’ on which health issues get welfare support

The Tory leader said the system was not designed to handle ‘the age of diagnosis which we now live in’.

Evening Standard

Aspects of Peggie tribunal findings ‘hugely problematic for women’ – solicitor

An employment tribunal upheld Sandie Peggie’s claims she was harassed by NHS Fife but other claims were dismissed.

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For once, Nigel Farage is the dog that doesn’t bark

Usually found at Monday press conferences, the Reform leader has taken a vow of silence in the face of mounting allegations

The Independent UK

Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown – and says it could work in UK

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp says the British public expects immigration laws to be properly enforced

Evening Standard

OPINION - The grooming gang scandal needed a judge-led inquiry

Anne Longfield is a decent woman, but that’s not enough for this challenge

The Guardian - UK

Grooming gangs inquiry ‘must consider ethnicity and religion’, Badenoch says

Tory leader also wants time-limit for inquiry, as Labour criticised over delays and rows about investigation’s scope

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Grooming gangs inquiry must ‘leave no stone unturned’, Kemi Badenoch says

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp meanwhile urged the Government to adopt inquiry rules which would examine the ethnicity of perpetrators.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch presses Government to accelerate grooming inquiry progress

The Tory leader is set to unveil draft terms of reference for the inquiry.

The Independent UK

Tories pledge to block Motability access for people with ADHD and anxiety

The scheme is designed to help disabled benefit claimants get cars through the welfare system

Evening Standard

Mayoral elections delay confirmed by minister amid ‘affront to democracy’ claims

Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the Government is ‘minded’ to push mayoral elections in four areas planned for next year back to 2028.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Will the ramped up rhetoric of Reform bring about the demise of the Conservatives?

In today’s newsletter: Claims of the Tories’ ‘death’ are becoming a political tactic that risks galvanising supporters just as Westminster enters uncharted territory

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK aiming for reverse takeover of Tories, Farage says

Leader says electoral deal now would cost his party votes but he aims to continue winning over defectors

The Guardian - UK

Spoilt for choice, Conspiracy Kemi grabs wrong end of every stick

After the budget there should have been easy wins for Badenoch at PMQs but the Tory leader just can’t help herself

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