Kemi Badenoch has raised alarms for the Conservative Party ahead of the local elections set for May 1, warning of extremely difficult conditions. Addressing activists in Buckinghamshire, she acknowledged that this will be the party's first electoral test since the historic defeat in the 2024 general elections. Badenoch remarked that if current polling reflects past performances, the party risks losing nearly all contested seats. Amidst restructuring of councils and current low poll ratings, she recognizes the rise of Reform UK as a significant challenge, especially on the right side of the political spectrum.
Kemi Badenoch emphasized the challenge the Conservatives face in the upcoming local elections, acknowledging the party's difficult position and the impact of previous election losses.
She warned that the results of the local elections on 1 May would likely reflect a major shift from previous years, citing the party's low opinion poll ratings.
Badenoch indicated that, while confident the party might perform better than expected, the local elections would be 'extremely difficult' for the Conservatives.
She noted that the elections will be the first test since her leadership and the significant defeat in the general election.
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