Less than three months into her tenure as Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch’s standing among party members has taken a significant hit.
According to a recent ConservativeHome survey, Badenoch has fallen to seventh place in the shadow cabinet popularity rankings, with a score of +32. This marks a sharp decline from her +73 rating in November when she defeated Robert Jenrick to secure the leadership.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Quarlytics Music App Launches On Android, iOS Jan. 2025
Henry Hill, deputy editor of ConservativeHome, highlighted the dramatic nature of the drop. “Badenoch has led every shadow cabinet league table since the election, typically with a 20-point margin over her closest rival. This is a striking shift.”
Party Faith Shifts to Stride and Jenrick
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has now claimed the top spot with a popularity rating of +57.9, followed by Robert Jenrick at +51. Other shadow cabinet members Chris Philp, Laura Trott, and Andrew Griffith round out the top five.
The survey also reveals a growing sense of pessimism among Tory members. Optimism about winning the next general election has plummeted from 38% in November to just 11% under Badenoch’s leadership.
Can Kemi Badenoch Bounce Back?
Despite the grim outlook, Henry Hill suggests Badenoch’s fortunes could still change. “Opposition is a volatile business,” he noted. “One strong month could reverse the trend. But it’s clear that the mood among members has soured.”
As Badenoch grapples with internal challenges and waning support, her leadership will face increasing scrutiny in the months ahead.
Kindly follow @surgezircuk on Instagram. On X (Twitter), follow @surgezircuk.
