As a Tory, I say things are looking up. Farage is fading, and the looming threat to No 10 is called Kemi | Simon Hart
My party has seen difficult times – but with a few canny moves the leader is finally cutting through, and there are clear signs of recovery
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The Conservative party is showing signs of recovery under Kemi Badenoch, who has overtaken Nigel Farage as the betting favourite to be the next prime minister. Former chief whip Simon Hart argues that Badenoch’s easygoing, humorous style has frustrated Keir Starmer and will soon challenge new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, marking a clear turnaround for the Tories.