Kemi Badenoch downplays her own historic achievement
KEMI Badenoch recently took a swipe at Rachel Reeves for repeatedly mentioning her status as the first female Chancellor. The new Tory leader described this milestone as a "very, very low glass ceiling" compared to the achievements of other women. Badenoch also played down her own historic role as the first black leader of a major UK political party.
Focus on substance over identity
When asked about the recognition of her achievement, Badenoch emphasized the importance of reaching a point where one's skin color is no more remarkable than the color of their eyes or hair. She criticized Rachel Reeves for highlighting her status as the first female Chancellor, stating that it is not as significant as the achievements of other women in the country.
Setting out party principles
Badenoch, who recently joined the ranks of leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May, focused on setting out her party's principles on her first day in charge. She criticized Rachel Reeves' tax and spend approach, asserting that it would make Britain poorer. The new Tory leader emphasized the importance of focusing on principles rather than rushing to implement new policies.
First appointment to Shadow Cabinet
On her first day in office, Kemi Badenoch named Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris as the party's chief whip, marking the first appointment to her Shadow Cabinet.
