The Kemi-naissance is bullshit
Badenoch’s poll ratings are -11 and her party keeps losing elections
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Jonn Elledge
Jonn Elledge is a freelance journalist and author, formerly assistant editor of the New Statesman. His latest book, A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Stories Behind the Lines On Our Maps, is out now.
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