Badenoch Warns: Farage Would Be Bad for UK | Politics News
- Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, stated that Nigel Farage gaining power would be "very bad for this country." She accused the Reform UK leader of making promises he...
- Badenoch issued this warning as her party dropped to fourth place in a recent YouGov poll, trailing Labor, the Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK.This marks the Conservative PartyS...
- "I hope not – it would be very bad for this country," Badenoch said when questioned about Farage's chances of gaining power. She added that farage will "say...
Kemi Badenoch warns that a Nigel farage-led goverment would be detrimental to the UK, a stark declaration amid Reform UK‘s surging popularity. The Conservative leader’s strong words highlight concerns over Farage’s promises, contrasting his approach with her own commitment to long-term strategies. This comes as new polls place the Conservative Party behind Reform UK, sparking a call for rebuilding public trust. Badenoch’s response? A focus on delivering lasting change rather than quick fixes. She also draws parallels with Keir Starmer, raising questions about campaign promises. News Directory 3 delivers the latest on this evolving political landscape. The shift in polls and Badenoch’s determined stance suggest interesting developments. Discover what’s next in UK politics.
Badenoch Warns Farage in Power Would Be ‘very Bad’ Amid Reform UK Surge
Updated May 25, 2025
Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, stated that Nigel Farage gaining power would be “very bad for this country.” She accused the Reform UK leader of making promises he couldn’t keep.
Badenoch issued this warning as her party dropped to fourth place in a recent YouGov poll, trailing Labor, the Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK.This marks the Conservative PartyS lowest ranking as 2019.
“I hope not – it would be very bad for this country,” Badenoch said when questioned about Farage’s chances of gaining power. She added that farage will “say whatever he wants in order to get into power,” contrasting it with her focus on taking ”the hard road.”
Badenoch also drew parallels between Farage and Keir Starmer, stating both make promises they cannot deliver onc in government.
In a separate interview, Badenoch said she would not react to poor polling numbers with short-term political solutions. She emphasized the need to “deliver a proposition that’s going to change the country for the better,” acknowledging that rebuilding public trust after losing an election takes time.
The latest YouGov survey shows Reform UK in first place with 29%, followed by Labour at 22%, the Liberal Democrats at 17%, and the Conservatives at 16%.
“nigel Farage is someone who is going to say whatever he wants in order to get into power. I am taking the hard road – I’m not going to do that.”
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Leader
What’s next
Badenoch plans to use this period to develop policies that will improve the country, though she acknowledges it will take time to regain public support after the election loss. The Conservative Party faces the challenge of regaining voter confidence amid Reform UK’s surge in popularity.
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