The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch's reshuffle: a glimmer of hope for One Nation Tories | Editorial
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Kemi Badenoch announced in January that she would not reshuffle her shadow cabinet before the next election, signaling her determination to rebuild the Conservative party's brand. Despite this, the party's vote share has fallen to around 17% and it lost close to 700 councillors in recent local elections, with Reform UK posing a significant electoral threat. A recent survey revealed that only 10% of the public views Badenoch as a viable prime ministerial candidate. The recent minor reshuffle included Sir James Cleverly's appointment, raising morale among moderates concerned about a hard-right shift.
In January, Kemi Badenoch declared she would not reshuffle her shadow cabinet before the next election, expressing her determination in rebuilding the Tory brand despite poor polling.
The Conservative party's vote share has dwindled to about 17%, following a significant loss of 700 councillors and 16 councils in local elections to Reform UK.
Only 10% of the public believes that Kemi Badenoch appears to be a prime minister in waiting, signaling her struggle to gain popular support.
The recent reshuffle involved minor changes among middle-ranking shadow ministers, while Sir James Cleverly's appointment may reassure Conservatives fearing a shift towards a hard-right agenda.
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