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Badenoch Targets Identity Politics

Badenoch Targets Identity Politics

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Kemi Badenoch is betting big on reshaping the Conservative brand by attacking “identity politics,” aiming to distance herself from both Labour and Reform UK. Her plan? Scrap the public sector equality duty — a key part of the Equality Act 2010 meant to ensure fair treatment across race, gender, and disability — arguing it’s being weaponized to push divisive agendas, like the Bank of England’s banknote changes. While Reform UK wants to scrap the entire Equality Act, Badenoch’s approach is more measured — she accuses Labour of overreach in diversity bureaucracy, while claiming the current system is misused. Backed by a barrister who supports repeal, her strategy is to tap into public frustration, positioning herself as the sensible alternative without veering into extremism. The goal? Win over voters feeling left behind and carve out a unique political space.

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