It’s amazing how much damage Kemi can do to herself in five minutes on local radio | John Crace
Kemi Badenoch faced a series of difficult local radio interviews, during which she struggled to respond effectively to questions on party strategy, regional inequality, and geography, drawing comparisons to past political missteps. The interviews, occurring amid heightened tensions following antisemitic attacks in north London, highlighted her difficulties in connecting with regional concerns across the UK. Her performance was marked by bluster, factual inaccuracies, and a lack of awareness, undermining her credibility.
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There will be a huge ratings spike of people listening on playback – the best laugh in months. Photograph: James Manning/PAView image in fullscreenThere will be a huge ratings spike of people listening on playback – the best laugh in months. Photograph: James Manning/PAThe politics sketchKemi BadenochIt’s amazing how much damage Kemi can do to herself in five minutes on local radioJohn CraceEchoes of Liz Truss as Badenoch blusters and blunders through series of short interviews, saving the worst for almost lastThu 30 Apr 2026 11.44 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 12.14 EDTShareIt was the sort of day that every politician dreads. One where you can’t not say and do something. The pressure to come up with the right words.
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