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Badenoch says black people can be English, but won't criticise Braverman

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Kemi Badenoch stated that it is wrong to claim black people cannot be English, addressing a recent debate. However, she chose not to criticise Suella Braverman over her previous comments on the matter. The discussion took place on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, during a series of interviews.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 October 2026 at 1:39

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