Kemi Badenoch says being Tory leader is ‘going as well as it possibly could’
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kemi Badenoch has said her time as Tory leader has gone “as well as it possibly could” and that she will not be hurried into taking definitive policy positions. Despite a gaffe-filled first two months in the job, Ms Badenoch told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme “I was expecting it to be much worse”. “So I’m not saying ‘we’re not going to say anything, vote for us’, these things will come you will start to see them soon.” She later added: “Watch this space’ is what I’m saying, you will see there will be a narrative.” Mrs Badenoch became Tory leader in November, defeating Robert Jenrick to replace Rishi Sunak. The Conservatives haven’t listened and haven’t learned.” On Sunday, one of Mrs Badenoch’s shadow ministers said it will take time for voters to “understand” the new leader but they will “grow to really respect her”.