Tories will win the next election with new political bible, Badenoch claims

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, began her party's annual conference in Birmingham by pledging to transform it into a "common sense" party. She highlighted new plans focusing on tightening welfare, expanding prison capacity, and providing free childcare for higher-earning parents. Addressing concerns that these policies harken back to the "nasty party" era, Badenoch asserted that her approach aligns with old-school conservative values emphasizing personal responsibility and rewarding hard work.

Badenoch published a 95-page document titled “The Right Way,” outlining principles for future governance should the Tories win the next election. She referenced Margaret Thatcher's seminal work from 1976, "The Right Approach," noting that it paved the way for her party’s 18-year rule starting in 1979.

Meanwhile, Russell Findlay, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, denounced calls for independence at the conference, warning they pose a significant threat to national security. He criticized SNP First Minister John Swinney's recent summit with Sinn Féin as an act that undermines the UK and aligns Scotland with adversaries like Russia and Iran. Findlay argued such actions make Britain less safe in an already volatile world.