Politics · 6 August 2026

Badenoch rules out Reform UK deal calling them 'woke' and 'whingeing'

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has reiterated her rejection of any agreement with Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, whether before or after the next election. She described Reform as a "woke party" that focuses on "grievance" and "victim narratives" rather than offering solutions. Badenoch also criticised Reform for "moaning and whingeing," stating she could not form a coalition with such people.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 August 2026 at 14:04

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