After becoming the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK, Kemi Badenoch faced criticism from TV presenter Carol Vorderman for her comments on fellow politician Rachel Reeves. Vorderman accused Badenoch of being arrogant for not acknowledging and celebrating other women's achievements, while also expressing her disdain for the current government. This sparked a debate among social media users and highlighted the ongoing scandals and chaos within the UK government.
In a special edition of Newscast, host Laura Kuenssberg shares her exclusive interviews with Rachel Reeves, the first Labour Chancellor to present a budget in over a decade, and Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the Conservative party. The discussions cover the parties' visions for the future and reactions from members. The episode also features information on how to join the Newscast online community and listen on a smart speaker. Tune in for daily political analysis from the BBC team.
In an interview with political reporter Laura Kuenssberg, Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends the National Insurance rise for employers included in the first Labour Budget in over a decade. She also addresses concerns regarding breaking pre-election promises and announces that Health Secretary Wes Streeting will allocate funding for GPs. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch also speaks with Kuenssberg, admitting her party's mistakes in the past and vowing to focus on the future. However, some Conservative MPs have already ruled themselves out of consideration for front bench positions.
After months of campaigning, Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party. In her victory speech, Badenoch called for honesty and acknowledged the mistakes made by the party in the past. However, the Labour Party sees this result as a sign that the Conservatives are incapable of change. You can catch up on all the reactions and fallout on Sky News and Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips.