Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’
Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens’
January 28, 2026
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January 28, 2026
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’
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<p>Today, Kemi Badenoch, gave a speech addressing Conservative defectors and detractors. </p><p>Adam chats to Alex, in Westminster about how Kemi Badenoch’s speech accused her opponents of ‘psychodrama’, called defectors ‘drama queens’ and presented her vision for the future of the Conservative party.</p><p>And we catch up with Chris in Beijing about what he’s seen and heard so far on his trip with the Prime Minister.</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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