The Disruptor
Contrarian and drawn to the edge; challenges the settled answer.
Kemi Badenoch is a prominent politician known for her bold and often controversial stances on social issues. This interview reveals her willingness to confront established norms and engage in direct, sometimes confrontational dialogue, positioning her as a disruptive force in contemporary politics.
“No, it is not. The truth is the Prime Minister does not know where he is going to find the money. He is talking about anything except defence, including council housing. He will not fund the military.”
“We are talking about paying £35 billion to give away British territory, and all of that is happening while the Prime Minister’s Government are cancelling £30 million of vital training for British soldiers. He may be new to the job, so let me tell him what may not be in his briefing paper.”
“After last week’s session, the country was thrown into confusion over whether the Prime Minister was or was not going to fund 3% for defence by 2030. After today he will have another five weeks off PMQs, but there are some serious threats to national security that cannot wait.”
“The Chancellor was right to quit, which is why it is so wrong that he is not sticking to his principles. The Chancellor used to say that not hitting 3% by 2030 would put our troops at risk. He also said that Keir Starmer was “unable”, and the Treasury “unwilling”, to provide that funding.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — Kemi Badenoch: Shooting from the hip
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