- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is anticipating "very difficult" results in the upcoming local elections, acknowledging the party's historic defeat in 2024 and the current climate of protest favouring other parties.
- Ms. Badenoch admitted the Conservatives' past mistakes contributed to declining support and emphasised the need to rebuild public trust.
- The Liberal Democrats criticised Ms Badenoch for seemingly conceding defeat before the votes are counted in May.
- Nigel Farage's Reform UK is expected to gain votes from both Labour and Conservative supporters, potentially solidifying its position as a significant political threat.
- Despite low approval ratings, Ms Badenoch defended her leadership, claiming to have quelled infighting within the Conservative party.
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Badenoch says Tories braced for ‘very difficult’ set of local election results
