- Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has labelled Nigel Farage's Reform UK party as 'woke' and firmly ruled out any electoral pact with them.
- She stated that she would not consider a deal with Reform UK either before or after the next general election, describing it as a 'non-starter'.
- Badenoch justified her stance by saying Reform UK relies on 'victim narratives' and 'moaning and whingeing' rather than offering 'proper solutions'.
- She emphasised her desire to 'unite the country' rather than just the right, and to avoid confusing the public about Conservative principles.
- Nigel Farage has also previously rejected the idea of a pact, indicating his party's ambition to replace the Conservative Party.
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