Tory leadership race heats up as frontrunner Kemi Badenoch faces criticism from Boris Johnson ally

Leading Boris Johnson ally criticizes Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leadership election is already in full swing, with frontrunner Kemi Badenoch receiving harsh criticism from former MP Nadine Dorries, a prominent Boris Johnson ally. Dorries expressed concerns that Badenoch would only continue the chaos seen under current Business Secretary Rishi Sunak.

Concerns over Badenoch's leadership abilities

In an interview with Trending In The News, Dorries labeled Badenoch as an "absolute disaster" for the Conservative Party and called for a "clear out" of the current frontbenchers. She emphasized the need for a fresh start and a more mature approach to leadership within the party.

Speculation around Badenoch's potential candidacy

While Badenoch is considered a frontrunner to succeed Sunak, she has distanced herself from claims that she is preparing to take over in the event of his defeat. Reports of websites like kemi4leader.co.uk redirecting to the Conservative Party site have added fuel to the speculation, although sources close to Badenoch deny any involvement.

Call for Sunak's resignation in case of election defeat

Dorries urged Sunak to step down as Tory leader if the party faces significant losses in the upcoming elections. Drawing parallels to past leadership transitions, she emphasized the importance of prompt resignation in the face of electoral setbacks.

Lost opportunity under Johnson's leadership

Dorries lamented the missed opportunity for the Conservative Party to secure another term in power under Boris Johnson's leadership. She suggested that with Johnson at the helm, the party could have returned with a smaller but still significant majority, positioning them strongly against opposition leader Keir Starmer.