We're supposed to put politics aside' to celebrate Kemi Badenoch but how can we? | Nesrine Malik
Briefly

So far, the Conservatives have elected the first Asian leader and prime minister, and the first female Black leader of any major British political party. This progress contrasts sharply with the party's recent unhinged politics and poor electoral performance.
The success of ethnic minorities in the Tory party has become a sort of farce, overshadowed by a need to celebrate diversity while ignoring the troubling politics of new leaders.
Kemi Badenoch's comments reveal alarming views, such as her belief that not all cultures are equally valid and her stance against economic support for autistic people, pointing to a concerning leadership trajectory.
Badenoch's election is celebrated as a milestone in British politics, yet it raises questions about the validity of focusing on identity over the actual political implications of her leadership.
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