Badenoch Wins GB News Debate Amid BBC Dispute

Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have clashed over their visions for the Conservative Party's future, with Badenoch emerging as the clear winner in a GB News leadership debate. Badenoch's measured approach contrasted with Jenrick's emphasis on immigration and his proposal to exit the European Convention on Human Rights, which she criticized as distracting. Despite Jenrick's push for further debates, a proposed BBC event has collapsed due to disagreements over audience selection between the BBC and Conservative Campaign Headquarters. Badenoch's strategy of limited media engagement appears successful, with many members expected to vote soon after receiving ballot papers. Jenrick's campaign focus on immigration may have been too narrow, as Badenoch's broader, character-driven message resonated more with party members.