Discontented Conservatives are growing impatient with Kemi Badenoch, as half of party members believe she is not fit to lead them into the next election. According to a recent YouGov poll, only 46% support her continuing as the party’s leader for the upcoming polls, while 50% are against it.
There is a divide among members regarding Badenoch’s future tenure. Nearly half, at 49%, anticipate her departure before the next election, while 47% believe she will remain in her position, as revealed in the Sky News survey.
Despite defeating Robert Jenrick in the previous leadership contest, Badenoch’s popularity among members has waned, with 46% favoring Jenrick over her at 39%.
Amidst Reform UK’s gaining momentum over the Tories, a significant 64% of members are in favor of an electoral pact with Nigel Farage’s party. Furthermore, almost half, or 46%, support a complete merger with Reform UK.
Conservative members overwhelmingly oppose forming a coalition with the Labour Party, with 93% against it and only 6% in favor. However, 73% are open to the idea of a coalition with Reform UK, with just 25% opposing it.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has garnered favor from more than half, or 53%, of Tories, while 45% hold an unfavorable view of him.
Despite calls for cooperation with Reform UK, Badenoch has consistently rejected the notion of a pact, citing Mr. Farage’s past statements about dismantling the Tory party.
Amidst the ongoing Conservative Party conference in Manchester, concerns about the party’s relevance persist, with delegates noting a subdued atmosphere as supporters and even protesters have been notably absent.
The YouGov poll conducted for Sky News involved surveying 652 Conservative members between September 26 and October 2.