Kemi Badenoch Says The Partygate Scandal Was 'Overblown'

In her first interview as Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch stated that the partygate scandal was “overblown” and criticized the issuance of fixed penalty notices for Covid rule violations. She praised Boris Johnson as a “great prime minister” despite resigning from his government, citing unresolved issues and a lack of public trust. Badenoch acknowledged that government officials did not always follow the rules but argued that the regulations themselves were overly restrictive and contributed to the controversy.

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