Kemi Badenoch suggests thousands of civil servants should be jailed as Tory leadership race heats up

Kemi Badenoch's Controversial Comments

KEMI Badenoch recently stirred controversy by suggesting that thousands of civil servants should be jailed, claiming a small percentage of them are involved in serious misconduct.

Race for Tory Leadership Tightens

Bookies are reporting a tightening race for the Tory leadership, with former Home Secretary James Cleverly's odds shortening.

Leadership Contenders' Preparations

The four leadership contenders are gearing up for the upcoming announcement, with each preparing 20-minute speeches for party members in Birmingham.

Front-Runners and Backlashes

Front-runners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are facing backlashes over their outspoken claims, with bookies favoring Jenrick at 8/11.

Policy Pitches

Ms. Badenoch will emphasize the importance of wealth and the entrepreneurial spirit in her pitch to party members, while Mr. Jenrick will focus on issues like migration, energy, and infrastructure.

Clarification on Jail Comments

Team Badenoch clarified that her comments about civil servants being jailed were made in jest, as she continues her campaign for the leadership position.